The winners of the first Stellantis Stellar Accident Repair Programme Awards were announced during a gala celebration in Manchester on Saturday night (3 August).
Chosen from the multi-brand vehicle manufacturer’s 170 approved bodyshops across three UK regions, the nine winning repairers were nominated for the awards by their regional bodyshop development manager and selected by the Stellantis Accident Repair Programme management team based on a variety of criteria and each winner’s contribution to the programme.
Stellantis approved repairer champions
Chris Downing, head of sales and operations, told Bodyshop Magazine about the Stellantis approved repairer champions:
“We have a fantastic network of accident repairers in our multi-brand programme, which is now into its fourth year, and it’s important that we recognise the top performers in this new and innovative way. Each winner should be incredibly proud to receive this award. These are the best of the best from our network.
“Since its inception, our programme has already won Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year three times from Bodyshop Magazine and a big part of this is undoubtedly the repairers in the network and their fantastic work, dedication, and the contribution that they make to Stellantis being such a success in the UK.”
Southern Region winners
- Barretts ARC | Canterbury
- Liam Kenny Motor Body Repairs | Eynsham
- Cougar ARC | Luton
Central Region winners
- Fylde Coast ARC | Blackpool
- M&M Group | Stoke-on-Trent
- Mustoes Specialist Vehicle Body Repairs | Caldicot
Northern Region winners
- Camerons Motor Group | Perth
- Drive Motor Retail | Darlington
- Burrows Motor Company | Doncaster
The Stellantis Stellar Accident Repair Programme Awards 2024 weekend event, which took place at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate and was attended by dozens of repairers and key Stellantis supplier partners, featured a welcome reception on the Friday night, optional daytime activities including a tour of Manchester City’s Etihad Stadium or the Coronation Street set, and the gala awards dinner in the hotel’s Cloud 23 Sky Bar.
After the awards presentation evening, guests were treated to a two-hour set by kapitalkeyz featuring Naron and Natalie, all while enjoying the stunning views of the Manchester skyline.
