Just days left to showcase your workshop champions

27 June 2025  

The deadline to enter the Top Garage & Top Apprentice competitions — the UK’s premier challenges for the independent garage sector — is now just a few days away.

Whether you’re an experienced pro or rising talent, this is your chance to prove your skills, gain recognition, and take your place among the industry’s best.

The deadline for entries is midnight on Monday, June 30, and garage owners and rising stars of the trade are being urged to act now for their chance to gain national recognition and join a celebrated network of industry leaders.

Organised alongside the already-closed 2025 Top Technician competition, both awards form part of the Top Awards series — a programme that honours excellence across all corners of the vehicle service and repair sector.

Top Garage and Top Apprentice each begin with two online rounds, featuring a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions designed to test industry knowledge, decision-making, and practical insight. Finalists from both competitions will then come together with Top Technician contenders for the grand finals at the Delphi Academy, Warwick, on November 15.

Ryan Fuller, managing director at the Top Awards, said: “The awards are about more than trophies, they’re about shining a spotlight on the skill, dedication, and innovation that drive our industry forward.

“Whether it’s an experienced technician, a thriving independent garage, or an apprentice just starting out, these competitions celebrate excellence at every level and provide a powerful platform to raise standards, inspire others, and showcase the very best.”

Entries can be made online here.