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UK <strong>Garage</strong> & Bodyshop Event Review<br />
Automechanika Birmingham <strong>Garage</strong><br />
Awards 2024 celebrates top talent<br />
<strong>The</strong> winners of the Automechanika Birmingham <strong>Garage</strong> Awards 2024, hosted by the<br />
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ<br />
Euro Car Parts, have been announced, with the industry’s very best being celebrated.<br />
<strong>The</strong> prestigious event took place on June 5th at the Gallery<br />
Restaurant, NEC Birmingham, after day one of the UK<br />
<strong>Garage</strong> and Bodyshop Event, bringing together a whole host<br />
of industry talent for a night of recognition and celebration.<br />
<strong>The</strong> awards ceremony was graced with a lively and entertaining<br />
performance by renowned comedian Justin Moorhouse, while the<br />
event celebrated the dedication, hard work, and innovation of<br />
independent garages and technicians who contribute significantly<br />
to the UK’s automotive aftermarket.<br />
A meticulous selection process was conducted by a panel<br />
of esteemed judges who evaluated numerous submissions to<br />
determine the winners across 11 categories.<br />
Mark Field, chief executive of IAAF, praised the calibre of the<br />
finalists and the difficult decisions faced by the judging panel:<br />
“<strong>The</strong> level of talent and dedication displayed by all the finalists was<br />
truly remarkable. It was a challenging task to choose the winners<br />
given the outstanding contributions made by each nominee to<br />
the automotive aftermarket. Congratulations to all the winners<br />
and finalists and thank you for your unwavering commitment to<br />
bringing the industry forward.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> evening was not only a celebration of individual and<br />
collective achievements but also an opportunity for networking<br />
and forging new partnerships within the industry. Attendees<br />
enjoyed a three-course meal, entertainment, and the chance to<br />
connect with peers, industry leaders, and innovators.<br />
THE WINNERS OF THE AUTOMECHANIKA<br />
BIRMINGHAM GARAGE AWARDS 2024 WERE:<br />
● <strong>Garage</strong> of the Year: Shaikly Motor Company<br />
● Best Multi-site <strong>Garage</strong>: CCM <strong>Garage</strong><br />
● Best Single Site <strong>Garage</strong>: DC Lomas<br />
● Best Community Initiative: Fix Auto Leicester<br />
● Best Marketing: Walsall Wood Tyre & Service Ltd<br />
● Best Customer Service: Uckfield Motor Services<br />
● Auto-Mechanik of the Year: James Price,<br />
James Price’s <strong>Garage</strong><br />
● Inspiring Female Award: Sophie Lyden, Fresh Drivers UK<br />
● Young Mechanik: Callum Ramsey, CCM <strong>Garage</strong><br />
● Content Creator Award: Baz Meredith<br />
● Lifetime Achievement Award: David Fry, Bee Cool ACS<br />
For more information on the winners and highlights from the<br />
event, visit: https://www.iaaf.co.uk<br />
THE GARAGE 21<br />
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