The winners of the CAT Awards 2025 have been crowned during a day of celebration in Manchester.
The annual event, held at the Lowry Hotel, welcomed more than 200 people from across the aftermarket to honour those who’ve had a fantastic 2024.
CAT news editor Will Rimell said: “Last year the automotive aftermarket was again hit with a host of headwinds from parts shortages, recruitment difficulties, a lack of clarity on what’s next for MOTs, and even a change of government.
“Despite all this, 2024 was a brilliantly successful year for the sector; and today, we had the privilege to celebrate the achievements of all those who make up the sector - and what a brilliant day it was.
"Congratulations to all our winners, to everyone who was shortlisted, and thank you to those of you who came from far and wide to attend.”
CAT AWARDS 2025 WINNERS
Factor Chain of the Year - UFI Filters
Nominees
- Arnold Clark Autoparts
- Autosupplies Group
- EU Linco
- GSF Car Parts
- HGV direct
- LKQ Euro Car Parts
- Spartan Motor Factors
- Wilco Motosave
Winner
- GSF Car Parts
Factory Branch of the Year - Boswell Aftermarket
Nominees
- Autosupplies, Chesterfiled
- EU Linco, Grantham
- HGV direct
- LKQ Euro Car Parts, Newburn
- Loverock Motor Parts, Brierley Hill
- Ray’s Garage Supplies
- Spartan Motor Factors, Cannock
- Spartan Motor Factors, Weston Super Mar
Winner
- Autosupplies, Chesterfield
Independent Garage of the Year - Toyota Trade Parts
Nominees
- Bear and Bee Garage
- Cleevely Motors
- DH Price Motors
- Ferdotti Motor Services
- The MINI Repair Shop
- Uckfield Motor Services
Winner
- Bear and Bee Garage
Environmental Award - Lumag
Nominees
- Borg Automotive
- Edd Hunt, The Car Consultants
- Exol Lubricants
- KYB Corporation
- Motul
Winner
- Edd Hunt, The Car Consultants
Rising Star of the Year - LKQ Euro Car Parts
Nominees
- Andrew Bastable - Alliance Automotive
- Michael Binns - Wilco Motosave
- Charna Cole - Town & Country Covers
- Robyn Houlden - Bear and Bee Garage
Winner
- Andrew Bastable - Alliance Automotive
Achievement Award - vGroup International
Winner
- Phil Dodd, Melksham Motor Spares
Retailer of the year - NOCO
Nominees
- Autoden Knutsford
- Parts in Motion
- Wilco Motor Spares
- Wilco Motosave
Winner
- Parts in Motion
Innovation Award (new for 2025) - LKQ Euro Car Parts
Nominees
- Cleevely Motors
- Edd Hunt, The Car Consultants
- Ring Automotive
- Simply Brands
- UniClutch
Winner
- Ring Automotive
Training Scheme of the Year - Varta Batteries
Nominees
- Delphi Academy
- LKQ Academy
- Melksham Motor Spares
- Technical Topics
Winner
- Delphi Academy
Supplier of the Year (Public vote) - Impression
Nominees
- Autowave
- Banner Batteries
- BM Catalysts
- ELTA Automotive
- Exol Lubricants
- First Line
- GS Yuasa (YOU-AH-SA) Battery Sales UK
- HELLA
- Imexpart (IM-EX-PART)
- JRP Distribution
- Juratek
- MAHLE Aftermarket
- OSRAM
- Ring Automotive
- Schaeffler
- Simply Brands
- SMP Europe
- Tetrosyl
- Town & Country Covers
- UFI Filters
- WAI
- ZF Aftermarket UK
Winner
- UFI Filters
Industry Partner of the Year (Public vote) - JRP
Nominees
- A1 ADAS Solutions Group
- AllData Europe
- Elcome
- Glen Callum Associates
- The IAAF
- TechMan
- UK Garage and Body Shop Event
- Women Automotive Network
Winner
- IAAF
Garage Concept of the Year (Public vote) - Automechanika
Nominees
- 1TEC Auto Hub – LKQ
- A1 Clutches
- AutoCare – Powered by GROUPAUTO UK & Ireland
- Cleevely EV Mobile
- Dunlop Motors
Winner
- Cleevely EV Mobile
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