Top Awards contenders told: ‘You’re all simply the best!’

23 September 2025  

Darren Quinn, star of YouTube channel Mechanic Mindset and a Top Awards judge and sponsor, has joined other judges and sponsors looking ahead to this year’s competition in a four-page preview in the latest issue of Aftermarket magazine, online here and in print now.

In his article, Quinn said having worked with manufacturers like Audi (Twin Cup) and Jaguar Land Rover (Global Technician of The Year) on their own high-level contests — where he has developed diagnostic tasks and sat on judging panels — he knows first-hand how powerful events like this can be for both technicians and the wider industry.

“Competitions bring out the very best in people. They create an environment where knowledge, skill, and composure are tested under pressure. But more than that, they showcase the incredible level of professionalism that exists in our trade.”

To read the article in full, plus articles from Clarios, JLM Lubricants and Garage Services Online, click here.