Drive Motor Retail topped Bodyshop Group of the 12 months

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 newest in a string of business 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 powerful yr for Drive Motor Retail, with the corporate’s Darlington crew securing the Stellantis Manufacture “Stellar” Accident Restore Programme Award 2024, and its Bury St Edmunds web site being named Finest 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 crew’s arduous work and dedication to excellence,” mentioned Jason Bond (pictured above), bodyshop director at Drive Motor Retail.

“Attending the awards ceremonies with my crew was a proud second that displays years of constant effort and innovation. I wish to thank each member of the Bodyshop crew – 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 beneath: Drive crew receiving their awards on the FixAuto 2025 Convention