15 Nov 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

Final 12

THE FINAL 12 contenders for the title of UK’s best car repairer have been revealed.

Stuart White of Complete Car Maintenance in Surrey

David Hirst of D J Hirst Motor Engineers in Rainham, Kent

John Tinham of John Tinham Motor Engineer in Chelmsford, Essex

Glyn Morgan of Breckland Auto Services in Norfolk

Russell Gaizley, Motorcare in London

Paul Gutsell of Guy Salmon Jaguar near Gatwick

Barry Letts of Scotthall Hampshire

David Pullan of Carmaster in Harrogate

Richard Perriman of Martin Pilley Services, Hampshire

Phil Huelin of Goodwins Garage in St Helier, Jersey

Steve Smith of Charles Clark Toyota in Wolverhampton

Gareth Edwards of Gwyndaf Evans Motors in Gwynedd