Accident repair specialist Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs, based in Galway’s Oranmore Business Park, has been named Bodyshop of the Year, at the fourth Irish Motor Industry Awards. The accolade was announced in front of over 500 of the motor industry’s senior figures, at a glittering ceremony at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Dublin.

This is the second time that Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs has come away from the awards with the gold medal, having also won the award in 2012.

The awards honoured those businesses that have demonstrated excellence and best practice in the face of extremely challenging economic conditions. Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs picked up one of only five awards, which were presented by Irish comedian Brendan Grace, Alan Nolan, Director General of the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) and Paul Smith, Head of Castrol in Ireland.

Winning the trophy for ‘Bodyshop of the Year’, judges praised Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs, recognising the business for “Continuously refining standards and processes, optimising the customer experience and implementing a sustainable, strategic management plan.”

Frank of Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs said” We are delighted to have received the Award for the second time. Its credit to the fantastic Team that I work with & the experience they provide to our valued Customers.”