IGA’s British Independent Garage of the Year Winners Announced

IGA’s British Independent Garage of the Year Winners Announced

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The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is delighted to announce the winners of the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards 2022 (BIG Awards).

The awards ceremony took place on Friday 19th August at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre, where over 350 people gathered to recognise the best of the UK’s independent garage sector. The awards were hosted by TV presenter Mark-Durden-Smith, while actor and comedian Hugh Dennis entertained guests with an after-dinner speech.

Winners were announced over thirteen categories, showcasing how garages and individuals have excelled across all aspects of running an independent garage business. Here are the winners and highly commended for this year’s awards:

Customer Service Award

Winner – Hillclimb Garage

Business Improvement Award

Winner – Cleevely Motors Ltd

Highly Commended – Cedar Garage

Individual Contribution Award

Winner – Hayley Pells

Highly Commended – Peter Whieldon

Training & Development Award

Winner – Cedar Garage

Highly Commended – Collison Motoring Services

Communication Award

Winner – ACC UK Ltd

Highly Commended – Avia Autos

Community Engagement Award

Winner – Exminster Garage

Highly Commended – Lindleys Autocentres

Innovation Award

Winner – Cleevely Motors Ltd

Highly Commended – Cayman Autos

Consumer Choice Award

Winner – Cedar Garage

Highly Commended – Amors Auto Solutions

Outstanding Achievement Award

Winner – Bee Cool ACS Ltd

Independent Garage of the Year – Small

Winner – Hillclimb Garage

Highly Commended – Simply Serviced

Independent Garage of the Year – Large

Winner – Shaikly Motor Company

Highly Commended – CCM, CR Allen & Sons

Independent Garage of the Year – Overall

Winner – Cleevely Motors Ltd

Lifetime Achievement Award

Winner – Phil Todd

Stuart James, IGA Chief Executive comments: “It has been a great honour to hold these awards for the independent garage sector after a very challenging couple of years. Local garage businesses have been overlooked for far too long, so it was wonderful to see the sector together in one room to bring widespread recognition to the unsung heroes that keep the UK moving.”

“Congratulations to all our worthy winners, highly commended garages and finalists, who are all truly outstanding examples of Britain’s best independent garages. I would also like to thank our sponsors, judges and organisers who all made this event possible.”

ENDS

NOTES TO EDITORS

Gemma Stannard
IGA Communications Manager
Tel: 07721 126 758
Email: gemma.stannard@rmif.co.uk