AM100 dealership group Drive Motor Retail has been named 2025 Bodyshop Group of the 12 months by the Nationwide Accident Restore Group on the British Bodyshop Awards.
The accolade is the most recent in a string of trade recognitions for the corporate, which operates eight physique outlets throughout the nation.
The announcement was adopted by additional success on the FixAuto 2025 Convention held on Could 7 on the Vox Convention Centre in Birmingham.
Among the many highlights, Wayne Winwood of Drive/FixAuto Hartlepool was honoured as Community Worker of the 12 months for Area 2.
Drive/FixAuto Redcar additionally acquired the 10-12 months Partnership Award, celebrating a decade of collaboration, whereas Drive/FixAuto Bristol North was shortlisted for Admiral Repairer of the 12 months.
These achievements construct on a robust yr for Drive Motor Retail, with the corporate’s Darlington workforce securing the Stellantis Manufacture “Stellar” Accident Restore Programme Award 2024, and its Bury St Edmunds web site being named Greatest Buyer Restore Accomplice 2024 by Southeast Enterprise.
“Being named Bodyshop Group of the 12 months as soon as once more is a large testomony to our workforce’s onerous work and dedication to excellence,” mentioned Jason Bond (pictured above), bodyshop director at Drive Motor Retail.
“Attending the awards ceremonies with my workforce was a proud second that displays years of constant effort and innovation. I need to thank each member of the Bodyshop workforce – this recognition is a direct results of your excellent work.”
Drive Motor Retail has an annual turnover of roughly £400 million and a workforce of over 800 staff throughout 28 dealerships nationwide.
Pictured under: Drive workforce receiving their awards on the FixAuto 2025 Convention
