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UK’s best garages revealed

Most trusted garages in the UK announced by Motor Codes, with a winner set to be announced from the 20-strong shortlist next month

The race to be crowned Garage of the Year is down to the final 20 following a month-long voting process involving more than 13,000 customers. An outright winner will be selected from this shortlist next month at Auto Express’ own Car of the Year awards ceremony.

Conducted by Motor Codes, a Trading Standards-approved self-regulatory body set up to protect motorists, the competition asked drivers to submit an online review of their favourite main dealers or independent garages.

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Any of the Code’s 8,000 recognised garages were eligible for nomination, with ten of the most trusted selected by region for each category.

It turned out to be a good year for SEAT in the franchised main dealer category – the VW Group brand had garages top the polls in Scotland, Northern Ireland, as well as the North East and South East.

“Everybody shops online these days and it’s no different when it comes to looking for a trustworthy garage,” said Chris Mason, Motor Codes managing director, as he explained the importance of Garage of the Year. 

“By putting themselves in the spotlight and being open to review, Motor Codes garages are helping to boost confidence.  People can now make an informed decision about who to trust when it comes to spending on car servicing.”

For a full list of the regional winners, see the tables below.

Independent garage category

RegionGarage
East of England Top Marques, Hitchin 
Midlands Crescent Motoring Services Burton upon Trent 
North EastFred Henderson, Langley Moor 
North WestOakwell Auto Electrical, Leyland 
Northern IrelandNewtownabbey Auto Centre 
ScotlandAnderson Clark Motor Repairs, Inverness
South EastThe Test Centre, Deptford
South WestPowells Garage, Redruth
WalesBroad Street Motors, Abersychan
YorkshireAlexanders Prestige, Boroughbridge

Franchised main dealer category

RegionGarage
East of EnglandRoy Tolley Citroën, Colchester 
MidlandsSturgess Jaguar, Leicester 
North EastPulman SEAT, Sunderland 
North WestMarshall Mercedes-Benz of Bolton 
Northern IrelandSERE SEAT, Lisburn
ScotlandW Livingstone Ltd SEAT, Uddingston 
South EastSpur SEAT, Hampton Court 
South WestPebley Beach Hyundai, Swindon
WalesFRF Toyota, Bridgend 
YorkshireMarshall Honda of Hull
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