W Livingstone Ltd, is celebrating after being named the best garage in Scotland by automotive industry regulator Motor Codes.
The Lanarkshire SEAT dealership scooped the Scottish title in the prestigious Golden Garages competition after receiving a huge number of votes from its army of loyal customers.
The Uddingston dealership, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, is now a frontrunner for the UK crown which will be awarded next month.
Managing Director Robin Livingstone said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to have been named the best garage in Scotland and cannot wait to go head-to-head with the best from the rest of the UK for the overall title.
‘I’m told that almost 800 vehicle workshops and service centres, ranging from small independent businesses to large multinationals, entered the Scottish heat of the Golden Garages competition this year.
‘For us to have triumphed over that many very good garages just goes to show that we must be doing something right and is testament to the hard work and commitment to customer service of all our staff.
‘The fact that this has happened as we celebrate our 50th year in business makes it extra special.’
The Golden Garages competition is designed to highlight excellence and help point motorists to the most trustworthy and reliable car service and repair centres across the country.
Now public voting has closed and the regional winners, including W Livinsgtone Ltd, have been announced, the battle to be named the UK’s Golden Garage begins.
The regional winners will face extensive judging by a panel of expert judges, including TV personality Mike Brewer, What Car? Editor-in-Chief Steve Fowler, Emma Butcher, Editor of Car and Accessory Trader, and Motor Codes Managing Director, Chris Mason. In addition, each contender will be independently assessed by the RAC, to monitor quality of service, value for money and overall customer satisfaction.
{Customer comments following the award… }
Congratulations!! We never doubted you would do anything other than win. I hope they are jetting you all off to some sunny place for a nice ice-cream?
Congratulations on this prestigious win!! I can’t say I am surprised as service and attention to detail has been first class for the 9/10 years we have been dealing with you. Sandy and his crew are really good. Again – WELL DONE – keep going
A member of my staff, forwarded your email to me as she knows that I have an old connection with your company. Back in the sixties/early seventies I was with an organisation in Birkenshaw and we dealt with your garage. At that time you were BMC dealers and our main contact was Mr John Livingstone. Even then your customer service levels were excellent and ahead of their time. As it happens I have a high regard for SEAT and over the years have pointed several people in your direction, including my daughter, all of whom have been very satisfied with the experience. I was pleased to hear about the award and wish you every success in the future.
You must be doing something right (only kidding), great team of people.
Well done well deserved. All the best for the future.
Many congratulations to everyone at Livingstone’s. A fantastic achievement.
Just a quick note to congratulate you on a well deserved award and also to wish you a happy and successful 50th year in business!!
Fantastic news, but then I always knew you were the best garage in Scotland.
Delighted to hear your great news – many congratulations. We hope it was something we said! Trust you will get some good publicity at least. Well done to you and your team
Well done on winning the award and celebrating your golden anniversary this year
Congratulations to you all, it is very well deserved.
Excellent news and congratulations. Bought my last 2 Seats from your garage and always had fantastic service when required.
Congratulations Everyone from Technicians to Sales Guys you are a team that makes customers feel they are worth taking an extra step for thanks
Congratulations to Livingstone’s on being acknowledged Scotland’s top garage. You have been number one with me for twenty five years.. since.the Saturday afternoon John Livingstone [in an immaculate white shirt] changed a faulty battery in my car so I could go on holiday next day.. I hope you get lots of publicity and that there’s a party scheduled for all concerned.
Well done guys you certainly deserve it in my book and by the look of it everyone else’s. Congrats all round & break out the champers
I have been one of your customers forever and myself, husband and daughter also. We all voted, but it is a magnificent achievement for you all. I am sure you will keep up the excellent work you are already doing.
As one of your longish customers I congratulate you on your outstanding achievement; well deserved. I really only know Sandy, and I have always been very satisfied with your service.
Very very well done that is fantastic news, everyone of you deserve this award. Glad my vote helped out.
Well done you and very well deserved! Great news, really delighted for everyone at W Livingstone!
Congratulations on the award – the staff we have had dealings with are a credit to the company and thoroughly deserve the recognition.