2018 The results

The sky cleared and the sun shone for the 2018 CAT Awards held at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester on 9 February and was this year sponsored by Automechaniak Birmingham. The Car & Accessory Trader Awards rewards the most successful businesses in the industry, as voted for by members of the public and those within the independent automotive aftermarket.

Over 120 aftermarket professionals gathered to enjoy the networking lunch and to find out who scooped the trophies.

Autoparts UK winners of Factor Chain of the Year (sponsored by Boswell Insurance) award, one of the fastest growing car parts distributors, with 12 branches across Scotland and the North of England, views this accolade as a reflection of its continued business investment, including its 70,000 sqft distribution warehouse. Craig McCracken, group factor manager said: “We are delighted to win this highly sought-after award – this is a huge win for us and highlights the exceptional service the entire team delivers throughout the year. We would like to thank everyone who took the time to vote for us and it’s humbling that our hard work has been acknowledged in this way.”