31^st March 2026: Servicesure, the nationwide network of independent garages powered by GSF and Dingbro, has recognised the UK’s highest-performing independent garages at its annual awards at the Concorde Centre in Manchester, with Ashwell Motors named Best Overall Garage.

Bringing together garage owners, supplier partners and industry leaders, the event celebrated excellence across key areas of the modern aftermarket, including customer service, electric vehicle capability, fleet servicing and regional performance.

The awards underline the continued evolution of the independent sector, as garages invest in new technologies, expand fleet relationships and raise operational standards to meet changing vehicle parc demands.

2026 award winners: 

• Customer Service Award: EAC Telford

• EV Garage of the Year: EAC Telford

• Fleet Garage of the Year: Magnet Autos

• Supplier of the Year: YUASA

Regional Garage of the Year winners: 

• North West: Ashwell Motors

• North East: Charlie Taylor Garage Services

• Midlands: Elite Vehicle Repairs

• South West: Cleevely Electric Vehicles

• South East: Swanley Garage Services

• Scotland: Balmoral and Crown

• Wales: GP Motors

All regional winners were considered for the overall title, with Ashwell Motors selected as Best Overall Garage.

The introduction of the Fleet Garage of the Year category for 2026 reflects the growing importance of fleet work within the independent sector, as more garages develop the capability to support high-volume and commercial clients.

Entries were assessed by a judging panel comprising senior representatives from GSF Car Parts and Dingbro, alongside independent industry experts, ensuring a robust and balanced evaluation process.

Adam O’Neill, Partnership Director at GSF Car Parts, said: “The quality of entries reflects the level of investment and professionalism we’re seeing across the Servicesure network.

“These awards recognise businesses that are not only performing at a high level today, but are actively adapting to the future of the aftermarket, whether that’s EV capability, fleet servicing or consistently delivering high standards for customers.”

The awards formed part of a wider programme including a conference and trade exhibition, providing a platform for collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the network.

The Servicesure Awards continue to showcase best practice within the independent garage sector, highlighting businesses that are combining technical capability with customer-focused service to build long-term resilience in a rapidly evolving market.

Picture: Ashwell Motors’ Paul and Leanne Garrett awarded Garage of The Year by Steve Horne (CEO, GSF); Håkan Bjellebeck (FRAM Sales Director Northern Europe) and Russell Kane (comedian)