15 Nov 2026
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Triumph for Clive

Clive Atthowe has been announced as the winner of the top technician 2007 competition.

Clive took first prize in the nationwide hunt for the UK’s best mechanic during a prize giving ceremony at the GEA/Aftermarket Technical Workshop in Warwickshire.

David Wagstaff, from DC Mardles Motor Engineer in Exeter, and Elliot Waters, from Dick Lovett Ferrari/Maserati in Swindon, were joint runners-up.

Clive, of Clive Atthowe tuning in Norwich, Dave, and Elliot were selected after completing a series of practical and written tests and scoring highly in exams marked by a panel of independant judges. The trio received their prizes from IMI judge Ian Gillgrass.

http://www.toptechnician.co.uk/