UK garage network Servicesure has recognised the country’s top-performing independent workshops at its 2026 awards.
Taking place at the Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport, the network, powered by GSF Car Parts and Dingbro, celebrated the best of the independent garage industry at a lavish event, taking place beneath a former British Airways Concorde.
It was Ashwell Garage that took the title of Best Overall Garage, winning out amongst all regional winners on the night.
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 underlined 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.
Servicesure Conference calls
The evening ceremony came after a packed day at the Servicesure Conference. The event celebrated the relaunch of the garage network, with speakers including Tim Guidotti of The Fleet Guy, Alex Kersten from Auto Alex, and GSF CEO Steve Horne.
Also underneath the wingspan of the supersonic jet were a number of Servicesure partners, all exhibiting their products and services to the garage owners and technician in attendance.
The conference gave those present a chance to see how Servicesure aims to grow, following its relaunch. With the continued rise of GSF Car Parts, the garage network will be looking to draw on this success to benefit its members.
The star of the day, however, was the Concorde itself. With guided tours and talks onboard, many who came to learn more about Servicesure were able to add a different kind of experience to their day.
Ashwell Motors triumphs
The venue transformed from conference centre to dinner venue for the evening, with guests and garages alike enjoying the atmosphere.
Attention soon turned to the awards. 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.
Alongside the standard categories, the introduction of the Fleet Garage of the Year for 2026 reflected the growing importance of fleet work within the independent sector, as more garages develop the capability to support high-volume and commercial clients.
The winners at the Servicesure Awards 2026 were:
- 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 nominated for the Overall Garage of the Year award. It was the North West’s Ashwell Motors that was crowned on the evening, with the prize presented by comedian Russell Kane.
“The quality of entries reflects the level of investment and professionalism we’re seeing across the Servicesure network,” commented Adam O’Neill, Partnership Director at GSF Car Parts.
“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.”
