Aftermarket November 2022

employees group, Billingborough Cars and Commercials won a year's garage subscription of TechMan software. Businesses with 7-9 employees Robert Cockings Motor Repairs, Somerset For owner Tom Cocking, winning was a total shock he really did not see coming: “I was absolutely dumbstruck. I was actually videoing the presenter reading out the names, and it was only when one of the others looked over at me that I realised it was my name that they had read out. It was unexpected and amazing.” Motul provided the prize for this winner, which was a Silverstone Classic VIP weekend tickets for two. Businesses with 10-plus employees: Hunters of Linlithgow, West Lothian The members of the team from Hunters of Linlithgow were delighted, as Johnny Campbell revealed: “Winning in Top Garage has been overwhelming. We are all extremely proud. Because it is such a prestigious award, we don't take it lightly. It has been won by the whole team, and it is a real achievement for us.” Keith Fraser added: “We are absolutely delighted. It is a privilege to win, and it is a testament to all the hard work of our owners John and Mairi, and we are so pleased to have been able to present it for them.” John Hunter said: “The boys did really well. They are top guys.” His wife Mairi added: “We are overwhelmed, we don’t quite believe it.” The prize for Hunters of Linlithgow came from VARTA, who provided a battery testing kit. Multi-site businesses: Shaikly Motor Company, Essex Operating from two sites in Colchester, the business has been a mainstay in the recently elevated city for decades. Owner Michael Shaikly could not have been more pleased by their victory, and the whole night: “I think it's been a great awards evening. I think everybody here is in the top 1% of the industry, and we're happy to be part of it and are absolutely ecstatic being nominated as winners.” TPS’ prize for the businesses was another Volkswagen T2 Camper Van Lego set. All the garages taking part in the final also got goody bags from Blue Print and febi bilstein. Top Service Advisor: Michael Francis: Jackson & Phillips Automotive Services, Bedfordshire Due to illness, Michael’s award was picked up on the night by Jackson & 38 AFTERMARKET NOVEMBER 2022 www.aftermarketonline.net TOP TECHNICIAN AND TOP GARAGE Phillips Automotive Services M.D Aaron Philips. Aftermarket spoke to Michael a few days later. “I was surprised, and I was proud of myself” Michael admitted. “I did not expect to win it. During my interviews, the judges asked me what winning would mean to me, and I said having my colleagues recognised was more important.” Michael’s prize came in the form of a bottle of Champagne, courtesy of Aftermarket. Cheers! Well done to everyone who took part, and congratulations to all the winners. If you want more, look out for in-depth pieces with winners and participants from Top Technician and Top Garage 2022 in Aftermarket over the coming months. Also, get ready as next year’s competitions will kick off sooner than you expect. Top Technician and Top Garage 2022 come to you in association with the Garage Equipment Association (GEA), the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and are sponsored by Snap-on, VARTA, Blue Print & febi bilstein, TechMan, Motul and TPS. www.aftermarketonline.net Winning in Top Garage has been overwhelming. We are all extremely proud... ” Above: Top Technician and Top Garage winners and finalists