Winners crowned at a packed CAT Awards 2026

The 2026 CAT Awards celebrated the aftermarket's finest, with winners crowned during an exciting day in Manchester. 

A record number of more than 200 people from the industry gathered at the Lowry Hotel for the annual event, honouring those who achieved a fantastic 2025.

CAT news editor Will Rimell said: “The automotive aftermarket, again, faced significant challenges and changes last year – and yet it does what it also does: succeeds. 

“And that is thanks to the brilliant people who make it up, and we at CAT were so pleased to celebrate them today. 

“A huge congratulations to all our winners and shortlisted nominees, and our sincere thanks to everyone who travelled from near and far to be with us.

“This year was truly one of my favourites. I look forward to seeing you all again in 2027!”

CAT AWARDS 2026 WINNERS

Factor Chain of the Year - GS Yuasa

Nominees

• Arnold Clark Autoparts
• GSF Car Parts
• LKQ Euro Car Parts
• Motor Parts Direct
• Value Car Parts

Winner

• LKQ Euro Car Parts

Factor Branch Team of the Year - Everywhen

Nominees

• Alan Quine
• Arnold Clark Autoparts – Bilston
• Leisureways
• Rays Garage Supplies
• Spartan Motor Factors – Weston

Winner

• Rays Garage Supplies

Independent Garage of the Year - NOCO

Nominees

• Ferdotti Motor Services
• In Town Automotive
• J Day Engineering
• Lindleys Autocentres
• Markhams Garage
• MB Motors
• Uckfield Motor Services

Winner

• In Town Automotive 

Retailer or Service Provider of the Year - Simply Brands

Nominees

• Autowave
• GSF Car Parts
• LKQ Euro Car Parts
• Motor Parts Direct
• Parts In Motion
• Repairify UK
• Wilco Motor Spares

Winner

• Parts In Motion

Training Scheme of the Year - Varta Batteries

Nominees

• Delphi Academy
• LKQ Academy
• Technical Topics
• The Fleet Guy
• Workshop Pro Training

Winner

• Technical Topics

Rising Star of the Year - LKQ Euro Car Parts

Nominees

• Barry Standen – Pro-Tech Automotive
• Matthew Hume – A1 ADAS Solutions
• Harnek Bhogal – Autoelectro

Winner

• Harnek Bhogal

Innovation Award – GSF Car Parts

Nominees

• Garage Services Online – RampUp
• LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ – LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ
• NOCO – AL5/AX65
• OSRAM – LEDinspect 3-in-1 Inspection Light Kit
• Ring Automotive – Ultrainflate 20
• The Fleet Guy – Fleet Guy Certification

Winner

• Garage Services Online – RampUp

Achievement Award - NAPA Auto Parts

Winner

• Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia

Environmental Award - Delphi

Nominees

• Autoelectro – for its remanufacturing and circular economy
• Banner Batteries – for its battery manufacturing and recycling
• Cleevely EV Mobile – for its electrification push and second life components
• Exol Lubricants – for its Rotherham blending plant
• Neol Copper Technologies – for its CuGlide additive

Winner

• Exol Lubricants – for its Rotherham blending plant

Garage Concept of the Year (Public vote) - UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Nominees

• 1TEC Auto Hub (LKQ Euro Car Parts)
• AutoCare Network
• Bosch Car Service
• Castrol Service Network
• Eurorepar Car Service Network

Winner

• 1TEC Auto Hub (LKQ Euro Car Parts)

Industry Partner of the Year (Public vote) - Varta Batteries

Nominees

• A1 ADAS Solutions
• Factor Sales
• Garage Services Online
• Glen Callum Associates
• Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)
• Independent Garage Association (IGA)
• Motornomic
• TechMan
• The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

Winner

• IAAF

Supplier of the Year (Public vote) - Impression

Nominees

• Delphi Autoparts
• FAI Auto Parts
• First Line
• GS Yuasa
• Intermotor Group
• JRP Distribution
• Juratek
• Motor Parts Direct
• Schaeffler UK
• UPG UK & Ireland
• WAI UK

Winner

• Schaeffler UK