A car business in the Dengie has won a top award.

Springfield Autocare, in Springfield Road, Burnham was highly commended in the service repair outlet of the year category at the Used Car Magazine awards.

The awards night, at the Brewery in London, was hosted by presenter Mike Brewer from Wheeler Dealers.

A spokesman said: “We were contacted by the magazine team and informed that after reading our reviews and sending secret shoppers, we were one of the nine finalists.

“Once again we were delighted when our company name flashed up and we won.

“Last year we won the same award and the previous year we were highly commended in the customer care category along with second place in best used car dealer with under 50 cars.

“To be awarded highly for this side of our business once again is a brilliant achievement for us all.

“The director would like to take this opportunity to give praise to the brilliant team we have here.”