The shortlist has been announced for the Automechanika Birmingham 2025 Garage Awards, organised by the IAAF and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts.
The highly anticipated awards ceremony will return to the Gallery Restaurant at the NEC Birmingham on Wednesday 4th June 2025, following the second day of Automechanika Birmingham.
Now a highlight in the industry calendar, the awards shine a light on the UK’s most dedicated, skilled and forward-thinking garages and individuals, recognising those who go the extra mile to keep motorists on the road.
This year’s categories span 10 areas of achievement and guests will enjoy a night of celebration with networking, entertainment, a three-course meal, and the awards presentation. The ceremony will be hosted by Phil Seymour and feature award winning comedian Stephen K Amos.
BOSCH Mobility Aftermarket will support the evening as pre-dinner drinks sponsor and DENSO are kindly sponsoring table drinks.
Mark Field, IAAF Chief Executive, said: “Each year, these awards give us a chance to recognise the unsung heroes of the aftermarket, the technicians and garage businesses that are keeping motorists, family and businesses moving. The quality of entries has once again been exceptional, and we look forward to celebrating their success on the night.”
Finalists for the 2025 Awards are as follows:
Garage of the Year – sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts
Multi-site Garage of the Year – sponsored by Schaeffler
Best Single-Site Garage – sponsored by Arnold Clark Autoparts
Best Community Initiative – sponsored by WAI
Best Marketing Award – sponsored by BM Catalysts
Best Customer Service Award – sponsored by TechMan
Auto-Mechanik of the Year – sponsored by Thinkcar
Content Creator of the Year sponsored by OSRAM / Ring
Young Mechanik of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award – sponsored by OSCA Technology
(Finalists not published – winner to be announced on the night)
For more information, visit https://www.iaaf.co.uk
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