Top Awards review 21 www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2026 Oldfields Garage, a multi-awardwinning family-run Herefordshire business, was named Top Garage 2025 in the 10+ Employees category at this year’s Top Awards. The accolade recognises garages demonstrating excellence in leadership, operational efficiency, customer service, and innovation. Oldfields MD Tim Benson attended the Top Garage judges’ interviews alongside vehicle technician Owen Llyod and site manager Sam Peters. “Winning Top Garage, for the second time in three years, is the icing on the cake, but it truly reflects the dedication, teamwork, and effort of everyone at Oldfields Garage,” Benson said. “What makes this award truly special is the camaraderie and support within the industry. Even competing against some of the very best garages, there’s a genuine warmth and mutual respect in the room.” The past year has been a landmark one for Oldfields Garage, with a major workshop expansion creating specialist facilities for EVs, commercial vehicles, and motorhomes. “The reality of winning the category is really starting to sink in” Peters said. “This was my first time attending an awards platform of this scale, and it’s been an incredible experience.” Oldfields Garage has also strengthened its influence across the sector and local community. Benson has delivered school talks, inspiring students about careers in the automotive aftermarket and business management. Community engagement remains central to the garage’s ethos. In August 2025, Oldfields hosted a popular family fun day, offering behind-the-scenes tours, car displays, hands-on activities, and career guidance, while raising funds for St Michael’s Hospice and the ELY Memorial Fund. Having won nine major national garage awards in the past three years, Benson has signalled a thoughtful pause for Oldfields in 2026. While the business will step back from entering garage awards, it will remain a visible presence at industry events, supporting other outstanding garages across the UK. “We’re incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved over the past few years,” Benson said. said Tim. “Next year, we’ll still be at events supporting other brilliant garages, but we also want to focus on some exciting initiatives we’ve been planning. I want to give our team members the chance to pursue individual awards, and I’ll be encouraging them to take the lead on the process themselves.” There was genuine warmth and mutual respect in the room Mobile Mechanic Winner – Cleevely EV Mobile
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