Lumileds, the company responsible for the Philips Automotive Lighting brand in Ireland and the UK, has announced that Andy Savva, who runs a successful garage consultancy business called the ‘The Garage Inspector’ has taken on the role as Philips Brand Ambassador.

Andy has an impressive track record in the automotive industry, with over 30 years experience of owning and managing some of the most successful independent garages in the UK. More recently as an automotive aftermarket business expert, he has helped many garage owners take their businesses to the next level, and he has also helped many industry-leading Original Equipment parts suppliers and distributors understand how garage owners think and what they want from their suppliers.

On the announcement Andy commented, “I have always endorsed the use of OE parts, therefore I am pleased to be working with Lumileds and Philips lighting products who offer unparalleled knowledge and awareness of the automotive lighting market. I will be promoting that road safety starts with seeing and being seen, therefore garages should be using high-quality automotive lighting with maximum light output combined with long-lasting performance.”

Richard Armstrong, Business Development Manager Automotive, UK & Eire at Lumileds said, “Some people wonder what’s happening, others watch it happen, Andy Savva makes it happen. We are delighted to welcome our new ambassador to the team. Andy knows how to run a successful workshop and recommends fitting OE parts, because they protect the customer and his reputation.”