AN Eccleshill garage fought off tough competition to scoop a prestigious industry award.

Nest Autos, at Victoria Road Industrial Estate, was crowned the Best Garage in Yorkshire and the Humber at the second annual WhoCanFixMyCar.com Garage Awards.

There were 51 nominees for 18 categories – chosen out of more than 10,900 garages and mechanics registered on the site.

The winners were announced at an awards ceremony in Birmingham last week.

Nest Autos was up against A-Z Fast Fit Centre in Rotherham and Express Tyre & Auto Centre in Ossett for the award.

The garage has completed more than 300 jobs through the WhoCanFixMyCar.com website, gaining 4.9 out of five stars from its customers.

It only opened its doors last year, making its win all the more impressive.

“We are delighted with the win,” said owner Nat Corbet. “We’re stunned by it.”

And he says the accolade is down to its customer focus.

Nat, 44, was spurred on to start the business after his own experience and a spotting a hole in the market.

He said: “I’ve struggled to find a decent garage in the past that’s reliable, transparent, open and gives the support that people need.

“We look after customers the best we can.”

Opening the business marked a career change for car enthusiast Nat, but Nest Autos now boasts a four-strong team and is looking ahead to the future.

“We’re pushing forward to an even better 2018,” he said.

WhoCanFixMyCar.com is the biggest car service and repair marketplace in the UK.

It has a network of more than 10,900 garages where drivers can compare quotes, reviews and accreditations of the best local garages online, before booking their car in for a service or repair.

More than 50,000 jobs have been completed by registered garages and mechanics through the site.

Ian Griffiths, co-founder of WhoCanFixMyCar.com, said: “Nest Autos is an incredible garage and deserved this award for the great customer service and work they provide.

“The Garage Awards demonstrates that there are exceptional garages throughout the UK that deserved to be celebrated.

“Their dedication and hard work is being recognised and we’re proud of all of the winners.

“I also want to say well done to A-Z Fast Fit Centre and Express Tyre & Auto Centre.”