STAFF at a Weston business celebrated an early Christmas present as they beat 62 other franchises from around the company to a trade award.

Fix Auto’s Weston branch in Aisecombe Way was named as the 2012 Bodyshop of the Year at the Fix Auto Awards Evening.

The firm won after consistently scoring either nine or 10 out of 10 in a customer feedback survey measuring workmanship, customer satisfaction and service.

Managing director Tony Atkins said: “I am really pleased to receive this award on behalf of every member of my team, without whom we would not be in this position today.”