{"id":104080,"date":"2026-02-26T20:37:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T23:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotive.einnews.com\/article\/895936402"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:37:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T23:37:09","slug":"winners-crowned-at-a-packed-cat-awards-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/26\/winners-crowned-at-a-packed-cat-awards-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Winners crowned at a packed CAT Awards 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span>The 2026 CAT Awards celebrated the aftermarket\u2019s finest, with winners crowned during an exciting day in Manchester.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1.jpg\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=150&resize=150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=240&resize=240&ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=320&resize=320&ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=500&resize=500&ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33549\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span>CAT news editor Will Rimell said: \u201cThe automotive aftermarket, again, faced significant challenges and changes last year \u2013 and yet it does what it also does: succeeds.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cAnd that is thanks to the brilliant people who make it up, and we at CAT were so pleased to celebrate them today.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cA 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201cThis year was truly one of my favourites. I look forward to seeing you all again in 2027!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1.jpg\"><img data-opt-id=758893364  fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/ywAAAAAAQABAAACAUwAOw==\" fifu-lazy=\"1\" fifu-data-sizes=\"auto\" fifu-data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=75&resize=75&ssl=1 75w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=100&resize=100&ssl=1 100w, 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https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=640&resize=640&ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=800&resize=800&ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1024&resize=1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1280&resize=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1&w=1600&resize=1600&ssl=1 1600w\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-33549\" fifu-data-src=\"https:\/\/mlmjbqro95r8.i.optimole.com\/cb:bOxR.6a5\/w:auto\/h:auto\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.catmag.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/CAT-Awards-2026_2_1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1\" alt width=\"640\" height=\"427\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>CAT AWARDS 2026 WINNERS<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><span>Factor Chain of the Year \u2013 GS Yuasa<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Arnold Clark Autoparts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>GSF Car Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>LKQ Euro Car Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Motor Parts Direct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Value Car Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>LKQ Euro Car Parts<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Factor Branch Team of the Year \u2013 Everywhen<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Alan Quine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Arnold Clark Autoparts \u2013 Bilston<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Leisureways<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Rays Garage Supplies<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Spartan Motor Factors \u2013 Weston<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rays Garage Supplies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Independent Garage of the Year \u2013 NOCO<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span>Nominees<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Ferdotti Motor Services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>In Town Automotive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>J Day Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Lindleys Autocentres<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Markhams Garage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>MB Motors<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Uckfield Motor Services<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>In Town Automotive&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Retailer or Service Provider of the Year \u2013 Simply Brands<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Autowave<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>GSF Car Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>LKQ Euro Car Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Motor Parts Direct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Parts In Motion<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Repairify UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Wilco Motor Spares<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Parts In Motion<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Training Scheme of the Year \u2013 Varta Batteries<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Delphi Academy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>LKQ Academy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Technical Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The Fleet Guy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Workshop Pro Training<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Technical Topics<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Rising Star of the Year \u2013 LKQ Euro Car Parts<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Barry Standen \u2013 Pro-Tech Automotive<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Matthew Hume \u2013 A1 ADAS Solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Harnek Bhogal \u2013 Autoelectro<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Winner<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Harnek Bhogal<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Innovation Award \u2013 GSF Car Parts<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Garage Services Online \u2013 RampUp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ \u2013 LKQ Europe and SYNETIQ<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>NOCO \u2013 AL5\/AX65<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>OSRAM \u2013 LEDinspect 3-in-1 Inspection Light Kit<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Ring Automotive \u2013 Ultrainflate 20<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The Fleet Guy \u2013 Fleet Guy Certification<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Garage Services Online \u2013 RampUp<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Achievement Award \u2013 NAPA Auto Parts<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Environmental Award \u2013 Delphi<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Autoelectro \u2013 for its remanufacturing and circular economy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Banner Batteries \u2013 for its battery manufacturing and recycling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Cleevely EV Mobile \u2013 for its electrification push and second life components<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Exol Lubricants \u2013 for its Rotherham blending plant<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Neol Copper Technologies \u2013 for its CuGlide additive<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Exol Lubricants \u2013 for its Rotherham blending plant<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Garage Concept of the Year (Public vote) \u2013 UK Garage &amp; Bodyshop Event<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>1TEC Auto Hub (LKQ Euro Car Parts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>AutoCare Network<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Bosch Car Service<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Castrol Service Network<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Eurorepar Car Service Network<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1TEC Auto Hub (LKQ Euro Car Parts)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span>Industry Partner of the Year (Public vote) \u2013 Varta Batteries<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>A1 ADAS Solutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Factor Sales<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Garage Services Online<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Glen Callum Associates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Independent Garage Association (IGA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Motornomic<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>TechMan<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<h3><span>Supplier of the Year (Public vote) \u2013 Impression<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span>Nominees<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Delphi Autoparts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>FAI Auto Parts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>First Line<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>GS Yuasa<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Intermotor Group<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>JRP Distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Juratek<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Motor Parts Direct<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Schaeffler UK<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>UPG UK &amp; Ireland<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>WAI UK<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span>Winner<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Schaeffler UK<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\"> <\/a><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockads.fivefilters.org\/acceptable.html\"> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230; editor Will Rimell said: \u00e2\u0080\u009cThe <span class=\"match\">automotive<\/span> 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