Britain’s leading independent garages were saluted for their excellence at this year’s BIG Awards 2023, hosted by the Independent Garage Association (IGA).

This year's award winners took home a share of a £50,000 prize pot, with each award winner receiving a £1,000 cash prize from the IGA.

Stuart James, IGA chief executive, said the awards showcase the tireless commitment to excellence the independent sector provides: "The BIG Awards celebrates the hard work and dedication of our independent garage community and we're thrilled to recognise and reward their outstanding contributions."

Spanning 18 diverse categories, the BIG Awards recognise champions from all areas of the independent sector.

Here are the winners and highly commended for this year’s awards:

Garage Equipment Provider of the Year

Winner – Pichler Tools Ltd

Parts Supplier of the Year

Winner – GSF Car Parts

Garage Management System of the Year

Winner – Garage Hive

Digital Engagement Award

Winner – CCM

Business Improvement Award

Winner – Guide Bridge MOT & Service Centre

Innovation Award              

Winner – eDub Services Ltd

Community Engagement Award

Highly Commended – Britannia MOT & Repair Centre

Winner – Hillclimb Garage Ltd

Training and Development Award

Highly Commended – Hillclimb Garage Ltd

Winner – Shaikly Motor Company Ltd

Consumer Choice Award

Highly Commended – Perry & Prouse

Winner – Amors Auto Solutions

Customer Service Award

Highly Commended – Hillclimb Garage Ltd

Winner – German Autocentre  

Specialist Garage of the Year

Highly Commended – Bee Cool ACS Ltd

Winner – Ristes Motor Co Ltd

Outstanding Achievement Award

Winner – David Fry

Independent Used Car Retailer of the Year

Winner – Sandles Car Supermarket

Independent Garage of the Year – Small

Winner – Performance 3000

Independent Garage of the Year – Large

Winner – Stourbridge Automotive Ltd

Independent Garage of the Year – Overall

Winner – Hillclimb Garage Ltd

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner – Dave Garratt

 

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