SEMA: Bosch awards 2026 Shop of the Year, SSA European Auto Repair

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Bosch Mobility Aftermarket Honors SSA European Auto Repair as 2026 Shop of the Year for Innovation and Industry Leadership

Kingston, Massachusetts-based shop recognized for its investment in advanced diagnostics, sustainable practices and community engagement

The Bosch Shop of the Year Award recognizes independent repair shops for their commitment to innovation, sustainability, community engagement and the betterment of the future of the automotive repair industry.
SSA European Auto Repair is the 2026 recipient, recognized for its investment in advanced technology, sustainable practices and community support.
The Kingston, Massachusetts-based shop has grown to more than 20 employees while developing its own technology platform, expanding its operations and continuing

Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, a leading global supplier of technology, has presented SSA European Auto Repair, a Kingston, Massachusetts-based independent repair shop, with the 2026 Bosch Shop of the Year award for its commitment to the future and growth of the automotive repair industry. The Shop of the Year Award recognizes shop owners within the Bosch Workshop Partner program, which aims to boost quality, build trust and drive growth in independent repair shops across North America.

“SSA European Auto Repair and its founder, Justin Becker, are a great example of what commitment to advancing the independent automotive repair industry looks like in practice,” said Todd Hertzler, North American regional president at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket. “SSA European Auto Repair shows what is possible when an independent shop embraces new technology, invests in advanced, data-driven diagnostics and focuses on meaningful technician development, all in pursuit of better serving its customers and community.”

SSA European Auto Repair was founded in 2015 by Justin Becker as South Shore Autoworks in Kingston, Massachusetts. Becker, a certified master technician with more than 20 years of automotive industry experience, began his career in the dealership world before opening his own shop with the goal of bringing dealer-level expertise to South Shore drivers in an independent repair environment.

What began as a single-technician operation has grown into a team of more than 20 employees, including 11 technicians with more than 200 years of combined automotive experience. Today, SSA European Auto Repair maintains a 4.9-star Google rating across nearly 600 reviews and is opening a second location in Canton, Massachusetts, to bring its approach to a new community.

Forward-Looking Innovation

Over the past year, SSA European Auto Repair has focused on incorporating modern technology and data into its daily operations. The shop designed its own internal operating system, “Momentum OS,” which integrates with Tekmetric to track key business and shop metrics in real time. The system also includes Tech Assist, an AI diagnostic tool that helps technicians troubleshoot vehicle concerns using the shop’s database of previous repairs to identify common solutions for specific symptoms. The shop has also invested in advanced diagnostic equipment, including PicoScopes and oscilloscopes, as well as AI-driven call analytics, marketing attribution and daily quality audits. It backs its work with a five-year/60,000-mile warranty.

Commitment to Sustainability

SSA European Auto Repair recycles 100% of its used motor oil, along with scrap metal, cardboard and paper, and works with licensed recyclers to properly handle other automotive waste. Digital inspections, estimates and records have reduced paper use, while energy-efficient LED lighting is used throughout the facility. The shop also helps customers consider repairing and maintaining their existing vehicles through a tool in Momentum OS that compares repair costs with the cost of purchasing a new vehicle. These practices will continue at the shop’s second location, which includes two waste-oil heaters.

Giving Back Where It Counts

SSA European Auto Repair provides educational resources and repair classes to help drivers better understand and care for their vehicles. The team also mentors local small business owners and supports youth, school athletics and automotive community organizations. As a growing local employer, the shop has also created more than 20 jobs and career opportunities while investing in ongoing training and development for its team.

“We’ve built SSA European Auto Repair around a simple idea: an independent shop can provide dealer-level expertise while creating a great experience for customers and a place where people can build a career,” said Justin Becker, founder of SSA European Auto Repair. “Everything we’ve invested in, from advanced diagnostics and training to Momentum OS and our second location, is about preparing for the future. We’re proud of what our team has accomplished and grateful to Bosch Mobility Aftermarket for recognizing the work we’re doing to move the independent automotive repair industry forward.”

SSA European Auto Repair is the flagship business of Momentum Companies, a group of businesses focused on helping people grow. The company’s long-term plans include expanding SSA European Auto Repair to 25 European specialty locations and launching Pure Automotive, a general repair division planned for 2028.

In addition to recognizing SSA European Auto Repair as the 2026 Shop of the Year, Bosch Mobility Aftermarket acknowledges four honorable mentions from independent repair shops across North America. These shops represent the dedication and commitment to quality service, technical expertise and continued growth that help strengthen the independent automotive repair industry.

Honorable mentions this year include the following: