Congratulations Empire Garage

Congratulations to Ajay Gokani and his team at Good Garage Scheme member garage Empire Garage in Enfield for winning this year's FSB London Business Award for Enterprising Business.

The garage is a family business with a strong reputation, comprising a 24-hour forecourt and shop and a 4 bay workshop which has received over 3770 customer reviews on the Good Garage Scheme website with a 97% star rating.

On the awards night of 31st July, Steve Warwick, the London Regional Chair of the FSB, said, "Convincing a panel of independent business judges that you are the best in London is no mean feat. I hope that winning here tonight will be a stepping stone for growing businesses."

The Good Garage Scheme would like to congratulate the team at Empire Garage for this fantastic achievement and wishes them continued success.

For more information about Empire Garage visit www.empire-garage.co.uk.

Good Garage Scheme Member in BBC Programme

Ajay Gokani, owner Empire Garages

Empire Garages in Enfield, Middlesex has been involved in an episode of the current series, "Don't Get Done, Get Dom" which is due to air on BBC One on 3rd May at 11am.
Don't worry if you are unable to watch it on Friday - the programme will be available to view on BBC iPlayer.

Ajay Gokani, owner of Empire Garages, was approached by the BBC's research team and participated in two hours of filming. As the programme investigated a garage that did not treat a customer fairly, Ajay was on hand to offer advice to viewers on how to best to protect themselves.

Ajay commented, "After the two hours filming, there was a worry that the final version may have only been sensationalist, so it was good that the editors kept a few very important messages to consumers in the brief, edited version:

• Regular servicing is very important
• Use review websites to make educated choices about the garage you use
• Ask what is included in a service. The word 'service' should have a defined structure such as a service schedule

All of these are important messages that have always been endorsed by the Good Garage Scheme."

Even more good news for Empire

Not only are they stars on the television, they have also been shortlisted for the Motor Trader Industry Awards for 2013 and are now in the running for the "Independent Garage of the Year Award". We are not surprised that the Industry has recognised Empire to be one of the best garages in the UK and wish them all the best in the competition. Congratulations Empire!