Garage Services Online has won the highly coveted Innovation Award at the 2026 Car Aftermarket Trader (CAT) Awards for its standalone booking system, RampUp.
The accolade was decided by an independent panel of industry judges and comes within weeks of RampUp’s official launch in December 2025, underlining the pace at which the platform has gained traction among UK independent garages.
The recognition reflects growing demand among independent workshops for tools that give them greater control over customer acquisition without sacrificing revenue to the commissions typically charged by third-party booking platforms.
“It’s not just about generating more enquiries,” said Jim Lang, Director at Garage Services Online. “The focus is on attracting the right work, priced appropriately and managed on the garage’s own terms.
“RampUp provides independents with the same booking capabilities as national chains, while helping them retain full control over pricing and customer relationships.”
Using integrated VRN lookup technology, RampUp automatically identifies vehicle details and allows garages to apply detailed pricing rules based on exact specification. This ensures quotes reflect the true complexity of the job from the outset, reducing the risk of under-pricing and protecting workshop profitability.
The platform also supports customers booking outside business hours, while prompts for related services help increase average job value.
RampUp is a commission-free system designed to work with any existing garage website, not just those built by Garage Services Online, allowing workshops to upgrade their booking capability without changing provider or disrupting established workflows.
Jim said: “Being recognised with the Innovation Award is hugely encouraging, because it shows there’s real demand for technology that strengthens independence rather than creating dependency.”
The awards ceremony took place at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel on 26 February 2026, celebrating the very best in the UK’s automotive aftermarket.
Discover how RampUp can transform your garage’s online bookings here: https://offer-rampup.garage-services-online.co.uk.
