The Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2025, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, recently celebrated achievements within the UK’s garage sector.
The sold-out event, held on the second night of Automechanika Birmingham, brought together professionals from across the aftermarket to recognise excellence.
Now in its fifth year, the awards received hundreds of nominations across ten categories, ranging from community initiatives to individual accomplishments. Mark Field, Chief Executive of the IAAF, commented: “The Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards gives the aftermarket an opportunity to celebrate, connect, and elevate our trade. These awards recognise the passion and progress happening on the ground, in workshops up and down the country.”
The ceremony included a three-course meal and entertainment from comedian Stephen K Amos. Joanne Knowles, Event Director at Messe Frankfurt UK, noted: “The Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards are a highlight of the UK automotive calendar. It was fantastic to see so many entries this year, and even better to see how much these awards mean to people.”
2025 Winners:
Garage of the Year – Sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts
🏆 Winner: Oldfields Garage
🏅 Highly Commended: Ferdotti Motor Services
Multi-site Garage of the Year – Sponsored by Schaeffler
🏆 Winner: EAC Telford
🏅 Highly Commended: Tustain Motors
Best Single-Site Garage – Sponsored by Arnold Clark Autoparts
🏆 Winner: Markhams Garage
🏅 Highly Commended: Atkinson Autotech
Best Community Initiative – Sponsored by WAI
🏆 Winner: Hillclimb Garage
🏅 Highly Commended: AG Motors
Best Marketing Award – Sponsored by BM Catalysts
🏆 Winner: Mini Repair Shop
🏅 Highly Commended: Cleevely Motors
Best Customer Service Award – Sponsored by TechMan
🏆 Winner: James Price Garage
🏅 Highly Commended: Mouths Motor Company
Auto-Mechanik of the Year – Sponsored by Thinkcar
🏆 Winner: Edd Hunt
🏅 Highly Commended: Anthony Jhally
Content Creator of the Year – Sponsored by OSRAM / Ring
🏆 Winner: Marvelous Lara
🏅 Highly Commended: Louise Baker
Young Mechanik of the Year – Sponsored by Impression Communications
🏆 Finalists: Cody Price, Josh Ross, Remo Virgilio, Stewart McIlwraith, Thomas-Jay Davies
Lifetime Achievement Award – Sponsored by OSCA Technology
🏆 Bryan Swales – Bryan Swales Auto Repairs
🏆 Steve Heath – Moseley Autocentre
The next Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards will take place on Wednesday, 3 June, during the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026.