We met some great businesses soldiering on in difficult conditions.

A quick round up of some of the great businesses we toured last week for the 2020 Paint & Panel Autobody Awards.

Are you a smooth operator? Do you know someone who's business runs like clockwork? Then nominate today.

It's time to look ahead and reward the excellence, adaptability and sheer passion that this industry abounds with.

This year there could we two winners - best new dealer shop and best dealer shop.

We're looking for Australia's best heavy vehicle repair business.

Extensive renovations have totally transformed this shop into a facility that will even impress its highly particular Porsche and BMW customers.

Paint & Panel welcomes the latest award sponsor, a company that has services the heavy vehicle repair industry for over four decades.

It’s hard to find fault with Wayne Phipps Smash Repairs. It’s run as a highly professional business which excels in every field from quality of repairs to customer service, yet maintains the individuality and soul of an independent entity.

When Mick Caruso decided to design his ideal rapid workshop he had no idea just how much it would benefit both the business and his work life balance.

It's been a few years since we visited this previous award winner in the Adelaide Hills. Tom and Lucia Campaniello have been very busy upgrading their business.

One of the most attractive panel shops we’ve seen. Richard and tricia have created a welcoming repair business in this rapidly growing, semi-rural location.

Holmes Paint & Panel has a new lease of life since it has relocated from it’s former series of ‘stables’ to a spacious workshop where key to key times and production are on the upward curve.

Woodriff Smash repairs is vast, with three sheds covering 7,000m2 which includes paint, panel, mechanical as well as servicing and detailing – and they are popping at the seams and planning to expand.

Tyden Hadwen has a clear vision for his business - high quality repairs for discerning prestige car owners, and this shop is thriving.

If you get back what you put in then Dan and Meghan Leishman will continue to go from strength to strength.