Local emissions expert steals the show at TerraClean Awards
After winning two major awards at the TerraClean Awards 2016, including ‘Best Mobile’ award and the coveted ‘Overall Service Centre’ top spot, Portsmouth-based DPF Cleaning Ltd then went on to donate the winning prize, a trip for two to Canada, to the auction for Dementia UK.
The mobile emissions expert, owned and managed by Mike Lyons, is the TerraClean operator for the area and has grown its reputation within the local district, helping to restore vehicles back to their best by removing stubborn carbon and tar while also reducing harmful emissions.
Mike Lyons of DPF Cleaning Ltd said: “I wouldn’t be where I am now if it wasn’t for the TerraClean network. I was shocked to win one award let alone two and so I’m absolutely delighted. The trip for two to Canada is a bonus, but to be able to donate that to the auction and raise much needed funds for Dementia UK is hugely gratifying and the network responded with some huge bids.”
Celebrity guest for the evening, Kriss Akabusi MBE, was joined on stage by TerraClean ambassador and double BTCC champion, Colin Turkington, and Randstad sales director, Phillip Dowd, to give out no fewer than 10 awards to independent garages and mechanics throughout the evening, held at Holiday Inn, Seaton Burn, Northumberland.
Lyons’ unexpected and incredibly selfless gesture topped an already emotionally charged evening and sent Akabusi into overdrive as the self-appointed auctioneer. His hilarious antics were instrumental in the network donating a staggering £4000 for Dementia UK. In addition to the holiday, the auction included a signed visor and picture, kindly donated from Colin Turkington.
Phillip Dowd, Randstad sales director, said: “Mike has worked exceptionally hard to promote TerraClean throughout the local community. His hard work has not gone unnoticed and we’re delighted to honour such a humbled professional. This is emphasised even more by his incredible generosity in donating the trip which singlehandedly played a huge part in helping us raise a significant amount on the night for such a worthy cause.”
Lyons added: “There is nothing else like TerraClean on the market and I strongly encourage the local community to get in touch to see how their vehicle can benefit from the service. I investigated the market in great detail before choosing TerraClean and will now work to grow my business further and will therefore be looking to extend my team in the Hampshire area in the upcoming months.”