Fleet Guy reveals shortlist for inaugural garage awards
6 October 2026 
Fleet Guy has announced the shortlist for its inaugural Fleet Guy Awards, a national awards programme dedicated to fleet-focused independent garages.
The winners will be announced at Fleet Guy LIVE on 9 October at the Bond in Birmingham, an event bringing together independent garages and fleet companies for a day of industry discussion and networking.
The awards have been created to recognise garages and individuals working in the fleet sector, with categories covering garage performance, community involvement, emerging businesses, customer service and innovation.
Fleet Guy is a fleet work training community offering structured modules, live webinars and technical support, alongside a pathway to Fleet Guy Certification, accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The awards judging panel includes network managers from several large fleet companies.
Tim Guidotti, Founder of Fleet Guy and Owner of Ferdotti Motor Services, said: “We are delighted with how many fantastic entries we received from across the UK. It was a tough job for our judging panel; every application had its strengths. The shortlist we’ve announced is really exciting. There are so many deserving garages out there doing great fleet work.”
The Fleet of the Year Award is currently being voted for by Fleet Guy member garages.
Shortlist by category
Garage of the Year Sponsored by Novuna Vehicle Solutions
Magnet Autos, Pro Tech Automotive Ltd, Shaws Service Station, EAC Telford, Service MOT Repairs
Community Member of the Year Sponsored by 1TEC Auto Hub
Phil Evans, Barry Lawson, Alex Powell, Chris Wileman, Nikki Cowan
Rising Star Award Sponsored by GSF Car Parts
Ramsey Hill Garage, Shaws Service Station, Lawson AutoTech, Castle Garage Ashby Ltd, VMB Autocentres
Going the Extra Mile Award Sponsored by NAPA
Guidebridge MOT and Service Centre, Magnet Autos, Pro Tech Automotive Ltd, Dynes of Bexleyheath, VMB Autocentres
Garage Innovation Award Sponsored by 1link
EAC Telford, Lawson AutoTech, HallCraft Ltd, VMB Autocentres