September 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019 AFTERMARKET 33 www.aftermarketonline.net TOP GARAGE 2019 Business with less than five staff members: Winner: Declan McCormack Vehicle Repairs, Chippenham, Wiltshire Owner Declan McCormack said: “It is an amazing accolade to win Top Garage. I entered last year and made it to the final, so to actually be a winner is even better. I found the whole process really educational too.” Declan McCormack Vehicle Repairs received a Milwaukee tool from Euro Car Parts, which was presented by the company’s Workshop Solutions Director, Adam White. Business with between six and 10 staff members: Winner: Cheltenham & Gloucester Autocentre, Cheltenham Commenting on their victory, Owner Martyn Langbridge said: “Winning this was the result of years of hard work and endeavour to get the garage to a position where we can provide customers a service of which we can be proud. To actually win the award, for the team and the work they put in, is a tremendous achievement and a great reward in itself. When it was announced, we were all delighted and excited to gain this recognition. There was also a degree of disbelief that we had achieved this when the name was called on the night of the Top Technician and Top Garage Awards Dinner. Taking part in the finals, meeting the other contestants, many of whom we know was great. Being able to bring the whole team to enjoy the evening was brilliant too.” Cheltenham & Gloucester Autocentre received a Flex stock pack of wiper blades from TRICO, which was presented by the company’s UK and Ireland Technical Sales Representative, Andy Taylor. Business with 11-plus staff members: Winner: Cedar Garage, Worthing Cedar Garage was the first ever business to win Top Garage in its initial outing in 2018. This year, it has become the first business to win in the 11-plus staff members category. Commenting on their victory, co- owner Kevin Pearce said: “It is brilliant to win Top Garage 2019. When we won last year, it was a massive accolade for our business, and it was a victory for everyone that works here. To win again, to be fair, is actually even better! It is a testament to how the team responded from last year, and how we have all strived to find new ways to improve.” As winners of their section, Cedar Garage got their hands on a fully- loaded ZEUS diagnostic tool, courtesy of sponsors Snap-on, worth £7,999. This was presented at the Top Technician and Top Garage Awards Dinner by Snap-on Diagnostics General Manager Mark Ost. Above: Top Garages receive their accolades Top Garage expanded in 2019. In order to more accurately show the quality of the businesses operating in the sector, a number of prizes were offered for businesses in a number of classes. There were three winners TOP GARAGE WINNER: THREE IS THE MAGIC NUMBER