Motor Codes announces top regional garages

Motor Codes, the Trading Standards-approved garage scheme, has revealed the UK’s 20 most trusted garages, as nominated by customers of its 8,000-strong garage network.

The garages which made the shortlist – people’s favourite 10 main dealers and 10 independent garages – topped their regions following a month-long competition that generated more than 13,000 online reviews from garage customers.

Chris Mason, managing director of Motor Codes, sees Garage of the Year as a way of promoting those garages that consistently provide excellent customer service.

“Everybody shops online these days and it’s no different when it comes to looking for a trustworthy garage.  By putting themselves in the spotlight and being open to review, Motor Codes garages are helping to boost confidence.  People can now make an informed decision about who to trust when it comes to spending on car servicing.”

The overall Garage of the Year will be announced at the Auto Express Car of the Year awards in July.

 Regional winners: franchised dealers

 1. East of England – Roy Tolley Citroën, Colchester

2. Midlands – Sturgess Jaguar, Leicester3.

3. North East – Pulman SEAT, Sunderland

4. North West – Marshall Mercedes-Benz of Bolton

5. Northern Ireland – SERE SEAT, Lisburn

6. Scotland – W Livingstone Ltd SEAT, Uddingston

7. South East – Spur SEAT, Hampton Court

8. South West – Pebley Beach Hyundai, Swindon

9. Wales – FRF Toyota, Bridgend

10. Yorkshire – Marshall Honda of Hull

Regional winners: independent garages

1. East of England – Top Marques, Hitchin

2. Midlands – Crescent Motoring Services Burton upon Trent

3. North East – Fred Henderson, Langley Moor

4. North West – Oakwell Auto Electrical, Leyland

5. Northern Ireland – Newtownabbey Auto Centre

6. Scotland Anderson – Clark Motor Repairs, Inverness

7. South East – The Test Centre, Deptford

8. South West – Powells Garage, Redruth

9. Wales Broad – Street Motors, Abersychan

10. Yorkshire – Alexanders Prestige, Boroughbridge