ACCIDENT repair specialists, Dennings Cars, Spawell, have been named

‘Bodyshop of the Year’ at the third Irish Motor Industry Awards.
The awards, presented in front of over 500 of the motor industry’s senior figures at a glittering ceremony at the Burlington Hotel, honour those businesses that have demonstrated excellence and best practice in the face of extremely challenging economic conditions.
Dennings Cars picked up one of only six awards, which were presented by veteran sports commentator, Des Cahill, Alan Lyons, President of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Paul Smith, Head of Castrol in Ireland.
Backed by SIMI, the official voice of the motor industry in Ireland, the awards are held in partnership with Castrol, the specialist lubricants and business improvement solutions provider.
Winning the trophy for
‘Bodyshop of the Year’, judges praised Dennings Cars, recognising their
“consistent prioritisation of the customer and a sustained implementation of excellence across all its activities, exemplified by its investment in the development of sector-leading standards
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Alan Nolan, Director General of the SIMI, said:
“Dennings Cars have proved to the whole industry that it is possible for a business to excel in the bodyshop sector, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable economic conditions.
“These awards recognise the best performing automotive companies from across Ireland, and the team at Dennings Cars can be proud of what they have achieved over the last 12 months.
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Siobhan Denning of Dennings Cars added:
“We are delighted to receive the Bodyshop of the Year Award 2013, in recognition of our focus on delivering excellent customer service to our clients, and also by being at the forefront of designing a new exciting standard for our industry.
“This award is a great endorsement of our business and our team. Despite a turbulent economic situation in our industry, we shall continue to strive for excellence, and with a 50 year legacy behind us, are committed to continued investment in the future of our business and industry.
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For more details of the 2013 SIMI Irish Motor Industry Awards in partnership with Castrol, please visit www.irishmotorindustryawards.ie.