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12 OCTOBER 2026

Fleet Guy LIVE celebrates winners at the UK’s first awards dedicated to fleet-focused independent garages

Fleet Guy welcomed garages and fleet companies from across the UK to Birmingham for the first Fleet Guy LIVE, a landmark event designed to unite the fleet-focused independent garage community for a full day of insight, connection and industry discussion. More than 180 attendees gathered in the heart of Digbeth, an area known for creativity and innovation, it was an event with a difference.

The event also hosted the live announcement of the winners of the inaugural Fleet Guy Awards. The awards were created to celebrate excellence, raise standards and shine a spotlight on the people who keep fleets moving, with headline sponsor 1Link as well as GSF Car Parts, 1TEC Auto Hub, Napa Auto Parts, RAC, Digital Innk, Novuna and TMD Friction for the evening event.

The awards form part of Fleet Guy’s wider mission to help garages grow profitable fleet work and build a confident, capable and connected national community.

Tim Guidotti, Founder of Fleet Guy and Owner of Ferdotti Motor Services, said: “What a day. The energy in the room was incredible, and it was fantastic to see so many garages committed to raising standards in fleet work. Every shortlisted garage had something special to offer and our winners should be incredibly proud. They represent the very best of our growing fleet community. A huge thanks to sponsors, speakers and everyone involved.”

Fleet Guy Award Winners 2026

  • Rising Star Award sponsored by GSF Car Parts Winner: Castle Garage

  • Going the Extra Mile Award sponsored by NAPA Auto Parts Winner: Magnet Autos

  • Garage Innovation Award sponsored by 1link Winner: Lawsons Auto Tech

  • Community Member of the Year sponsored by 1TEC Auto Hub Winner: BI Appleton

  • Garage of the Year sponsored by Novuna Vehicle Solutions Winner: Shaws Service Station

  • Fleet Company of the Year sponsored by Digital INNK Winner: Arval BNP Paribas Group

Fleet Guy extends its thanks to all shortlisted garages, judges, sponsors, speakers and attendees who helped make the first Fleet Guy LIVE such a memorable and impactful day.

7 OCTOBER 2026

Micheldever Fleet Solutions has teamed up with Fleet Guy to strengthen supplier compliance across its nationwide network of approved service providers.

The deal shifts Micheldever’s nationwide network from traditional annual compliance checks to live, year-round supplier visibility

As part of the agreement, Micheldever Fleet Solutions will introduce Fleet Guy’s AuditHub, delivering one central place to manage and monitor supplier credentials including insurance, qualifications, health and safety requirements, facilities and operational standards.

The strategic move shifts Micheldever’s nationwide network from traditional annual compliance checks to live, year-round supplier visibility.

This will provide a clear view of compliance across the network and help Micheldever Fleet Solutions ensure approved service providers continue to deliver the high standards expected by fleet operators across the UK.

For fleet operators, this provides greater confidence in the businesses supporting their vehicles. It also gives Micheldever Fleet Solutions a more consistent and auditable way to manage supplier standards across the network.

The introduction of Fleet Guy AuditHub is the latest step in Micheldever Fleet Solutions’ continued investment in its nationwide service network and its focus on maintaining the highest standards for fleet customers.

Micheldever Fleet Solutions combines the strength of the Micheldever Group with a nationwide network of approved independent partners. The business has more than 300 primary fitting locations, supported by a further 1,800 reserve locations, providing extensive fleet service coverage across the UK.

Peter Gittens, director of fleet & national accounts at Micheldever Fleet Solutions

Its services include tyre supply and fitting, emergency roadside assistance, servicing, maintenance, repair and MOTs, with 24/7 support available to help minimise vehicle downtime and keep fleets moving.

The new AuditHub software bolsters this by providing a level of garage visibility that has never been possible before.

The partnership also creates scope for Micheldever Fleet Solutions and Fleet Guy to work together on future developments, functionality and initiatives as fleet compliance and operational requirements continue to evolve.

Peter Gittens, director of fleet & national accounts at Micheldever Fleet Solutions, said: “Our customers rely on us to keep their vehicles moving, so it is important that they have confidence in the businesses supporting them.

“Our partnership with Fleet Guy gives us a clearer view across our approved network, strengthens the way we manage supplier standards and provides our network with a simple, effective way to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to quality standards.

“For our customers, that means greater confidence that their vehicles are being maintained by trusted, qualified and compliant service providers across the UK.”

Timothy Guidotti, founder of Fleet Guy, commented: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Micheldever Fleet Solutions to provide our market-leading software, which not only takes compliance to a whole new level but also provides recognition for best garages in the industry.”

28 SEPTEMBER 2026

Fleet Guy announces shortlist for the UK’s first awards dedicated to fleet-focused independent garages

Fleet Guy has announced the shortlist for the inaugural Fleet Guy Awards, the first national awards programme created specifically for the fleet-focused independent garage community. The awards celebrate excellence, raise standards and shine a spotlight on the people who keep fleets moving.

The awards sit within Fleet Guy’s wider mission to help garages grow profitable fleet work and build a confident, capable and connected national community. Fleet Guy is the UK’s first Fleet Work Training Community, offering structured modules, live webinars, technical support and a pathway to Fleet Guy Certification, accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The awards recognise the garages and individuals who embody these values and are raising standards across the sector, with the judging panel including network managers from several large fleet companies.

Tim Guidotti, Founder of Fleet Guy and Owner of Ferdotti Motor Services said: “We are delighted with how many fantastic entries we received from across the UK. It was a tough job for our judging panel; every application had its strengths. The shortlist we’ve announced is really exciting. There are so many deserving garages out there doing great fleet work.”

The Fleet of the Year Award is currently being voted for by Fleet Guy member garages. All award winners will be announced at Fleet Guy LIVE on 9 October in Birmingham, the first event to bring together independent garages and fleet companies for a full day of insight, connection and industry discussion. The day will be followed by the pre-Blend social, sponsored by TMD Friction.

Shortlist by category

  • ‘Garage of the Year’ sponsored by Novuna Vehicle Solutions: Magnet Autos, Pro Tech Automotive Ltd, Shaws Service Station, EAC Telford, Service MOT Repairs

  • ‘Community Member of the Year’ sponsored by 1TEC Auto Hub: Phil Evans, Barry Lawson, Alex Powell, Chris Wileman, Nikki Cowan

  • ‘Rising Star Award’ sponsored by GSF Car Parts: Ramsey Hill Garage, Shaws Service Station, Lawson AutoTech, Castle Garage Ashby Ltd, VMB Autocentres

  • ‘Going the Extra Mile Award’ sponsored by NAPA: Guidebridge MOT and Service Centre, Magnet Autos, Pro Tech Automotive Ltd, Dynes of Bexleyheath, VMB Autocentres

  • ‘Garage Innovation Award’ sponsored by 1link: EAC Telford, Lawson AutoTech, HallCraft Ltd, VMB Autocentres

30 JULY 2026

Nominations for Fleet Guy Awards are LIVE

On 9 October 2026, we are hosting Fleet Guy Live and the first ever Fleet Guy Awards. These awards are to recognise the individuals, garages & fleets in our industry who are pioneering the way in fleet work.

The Fleet Guy Awards are the first national awards created specifically for the fleet‑focused independent garage community. They celebrate excellence, raise standards and shine a spotlight on the people who keep fleets moving. The awards sit at the heart of our mission to build a confident, capable and connected fleet community – built for our community of garages and fleet partners. They recognise real achievement, real capability and real impact.

Garages or individuals can nominate themselves or others via www.fleetguy.co.uk/awards before 6 September 2026.

Garages & fleets are invited to join us for the Awards Ceremony at Fleet Guy Live - tickets are live via www.fleetguy.co.uk/live and attendees will also receive a ticket to the Pre-Blend social on the evening. Fleet Guy Live will be full of insights, inspiration and connection as well as live music and lots of networking! 

9 JUNE 2026

Round Table Event in partnership with Automechanika Birmingham, sponsored by Castrol 

Fleet Guy recently hosted an exclusive high‑level event, bringing together fleet companies from across the UK to explore the future of fleet service, maintenance and repair.

Delivered in partnership with Automechanika Birmingham, the event reflected the growing industry focus on strengthening collaboration between fleet operators and the independent aftermarket.

We were delighted that seventeen of the top fleet companies from across the UK joined us.  Between them, they look after 3.5 million vehicles, so their input is critical to evolving the partnerships between independent garages and fleet companies.

We also shared details of the upcoming Fleet Guy Audit Hub - a new compliance platform designed to give garages a single place to organise their compliance paperwork, and to give fleet companies confidence when selecting independent workshops for SMR work.

We also discussed the standards that should form part of the Fleet Guy Certified Scheme, how we can continue to raise standards across the independent garage sector, and the challenges and frustrations fleet companies face that independent garages are uniquely positioned to solve.

Have a look at the photos and watch this space for more info to come about Fleet Guy Audit Hub!

1 JUNE 2026

Fleet Guy gains IMI accreditation on first national fleet‑work accreditation for independent garages

Fleet Guy has announced a major industry first: the development of the UK’s first IMI accreditation for fleet service, maintenance and repair delivered by independent garages. The new standard, Fleet Guy Certified, is now being advanced with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) to raise consistency, capability and confidence across the fast‑growing fleet SMR sector.

Nearly 100 garages already engaged in the Fleet Guy community will now benefit from working towards the introduction of a recognised national standard.  This marks a significant step toward harmonising expectations and improving safety, consistency and trust across the sector.

To become Fleet Guy Certified, a garage must complete a 40-question assessment, based on the Fleet Guy 12-month training programme, and complete a live audit.

New members are invited to join webinars and find out more.  If you have any questions, then get in touch with the team!