Denton named head judge for Top Apprentice

Colin Denton, star of TV’s Classic Car Garage and chief executive of the North London Garages Group Training Association, is to be the head judge for Aftermarket magazine’s inaugural Top Apprentice competition.

Denton will also be guest speaker for the contest, which will be held this year alongside Aftermarket’s industry-leading annual Top Technician and Top Garage competitions.

Denton said he was delighted to be offered the opportunity to participate in Top Apprentice, which will reward technical excellence and support the growth of the next generation of Top Technicians in the independent garage sector.

“As a former motor vehicle apprentice, I can appreciate the hard work and dedication each apprentice must show if they want to become a qualified motor vehicle technician,” he said.

“The rewards can also be high. Government research shows an apprentice will earn £100,000 more in their working life than the average worker.

‘Thrilled’

“These figures are staggering, and the apprentice incurs no debt because the majority of apprenticeships are fully government funded.

“This initiative is the first of its kind and I’m thrilled to be involved!”

Entries are already open for Top Technician, Top Garage and Top Apprentice 2025. Technicians, garages, and apprentices are encouraged to register and take part.

To find out more about the competition, click here.

Aftermarket announced last month that Delphi is returning as Event Partner for Top Technician & Top Garage 2025, marking the fourth consecutive year of collaboration.

The Delphi Academy in Warwick will once again host Finals Day on November 15, ensuring that competitors benefit from a state-of-the-art facility equipped with cutting-edge tools and resources, designed to meet the high technical demands of the competition.