Purchase Direct has been named the winner of the Outstanding Support for Bodyshops Award at the 2026 NBRA Greener Bodyshop Awards.
The award was presented at the Coventry Building Society Arena on 3 September and celebrates businesses that have made a positive difference to bodyshops through the service, expertise and practical support they provide.
Supporting more than 800 bodyshops across the UK
Purchase Direct currently supports more than 800 bodyshops and repairers across the UK. Our team works closely with customers to understand the pressures they face, identify opportunities and deliver practical improvements across areas including procurement, energy, waste and sustainability.
Rather than focusing on one-off recommendations, we work as an extension of our customers’ teams. This includes reviewing costs and supplier arrangements, supporting environmental reporting such as ARIES and helping bodyshops make informed decisions as their operational needs change.
An award built on strong customer relationships
Carlo Baragona, Business Development Director at Purchase Direct, commented:
“We’re incredibly proud to receive this award. Bodyshops are under constant pressure to control costs, maintain performance and respond to growing environmental demands. Our role is to understand those challenges and provide practical support that delivers lasting value.
“What makes this award particularly meaningful is that it reflects the relationships our team has built with bodyshops across the UK. We would like to thank our customers for placing their trust in Purchase Direct and everyone across our business whose knowledge, commitment and hard work contributed to this achievement.”
Purchase Direct would also like to thank the NBRA, the judging panel and congratulate all this year’s winners and finalists. It was a successful evening for many of our customers too and we will be celebrating their successes in a separate update shortly.
Find out how we can support your Bodyshop
From reducing operating costs and reviewing supplier arrangements to improving environmental performance, our team can identify where your business could benefit. Get in touch to find out more.