Episode 4: The Top Garage Competition

Episode 4: The Top Garage Competition

Author: James Dillon March 31, 2023 Duration: 1:05:00

In this episode of the Harmonic Motion podcast, James Dillon is discussing the Top Garage competition with current judges Ian Gilgrass and Glenn Cutter. 

Listen as they provide invaluable tips for garage owners on entering and being successful in the competition as well as advice surrounding training, marketing, succession, and business skills. 

Top Garage launched, is designed to highlight the UK's best garages and reward their efforts. In 2022, Top Service Advisor category was introduced as an award which forms an added element to the Top Garage competition, combining online questions and mystery shops in the hopes to seek our Top Service Advisor for the year. 

For those workshops that take part in Top Garage, the benefits are two-fold. Working through the online element of the competition, and then taking part in Top Garage's finals where garages face the judges can help them focus on what they are good at, and where the business needs improvement.

Garages which make it to the finals receive recognition, which they can use in their marketing locally, giving the garage that much-needed edge over local competition. Taking part in Top Garage, or even better winning, can provide a unique selling point that is hard to match.
 

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Tune into Harmonic Motion Automotive Business Podcast for a straightforward conversation about running a better shop. Host James Dillon creates a space where the real work gets done-not with theory, but with practical talk from people who clock in every day. You’ll hear from garage owners wrestling with payroll, managers streamlining workflow, technicians mastering new diagnostics, and service advisors building trust. This isn't a lecture; it's a dialogue focused on the tangible improvements that affect your bottom line and your team's morale. Each episode feels like a focused shop meeting, pulling insights from across the industry to tackle the common challenges that define the automotive business. By listening, you join a community moving forward, finding that balance between daily operations and long-term growth. The podcast serves as a reliable tool for anyone committed to turning the complexities of this trade into a smoother, more successful operation. It’s about applying what you hear directly to your bays and your front office, fostering a sense of shared progress and professional development in a demanding field.
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