15 Nov 2026
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Motor Codes Garage of the Year announced

The Motor Codes Garage of the Year has been named at the Auto Express Car of the Year awards in London.

From a shortlist of 20 regional winners, the independent garage title was awarded to Crescent Motoring Services in Burton upon Trent. The main dealer award was won by Swindon’s Pebley Beach Hyundai.

The winning garages triumphed over a field of almost 8,000 within the approved Motor Codes network, after a round of voting by car owners across the UK. The top 20 were chosen directly by customers, with more than 13,000 online reviews left during the competition.

Presenting the awards, Chris Mason, Managing Director of Motor Codes said: “Both businesses share a commitment to their staff and customers to drive quality, investing in apprentice programs and partnering with local colleges through community programs. This has clearly created an engaged and positive workforce, which shines through when hearing about customer experiences.

“Crescent has clearly embedded itself in the local community, helping young people on the road to a rewarding, long-term career, undertaking impressive charity work and running valuable car care events.”