February 2022

NEWS Snap-on and Varta sign-up as Top Technician/Top Garage 2022 sponsors MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 5 www.aftermarketonline.net Snap-on has signed up again with Top Technician and Top Garage, becoming the first sponsor to put its full support behind the two competitions for 2022. The company has been a steadfast supporter of the competitions since the beginning. Tristain Hindle, National Sales Manager at Snap-on commented: “Snap-on is pleased to be once again be working with the team behind Top Technician and Top Garage as a proud sponsor for the 2022 competitions. “These events demonstrate the importance of continuous learning and the positive impact it makes for businesses and individuals. Our rapidly evolving industry means developing skills and keeping up to date with the latest challenges is more critical than ever.” Tristain added: “We truly believe that helping technicians be the best they can be will maximise their own potential and level-up our sector.” VARTA has also returned as a sponsor of Top Technician and Top Garage 2022. Clarios is the global battery manufacturer behind the VARTA brand. John Rawlins, Marketing Manager at Clarios commented: “The VARTA team are delighted to be working with Top Technician and Top Garage again for 2022. As battery replacements become more complex and more time consuming, VARTA will continue to help workshops and technicians be prepared for these types of challenging jobs. John added: “Through the ongoing partnership with Top Technician and Top Garage, VARTA is looking forward to working with some of the very best mechanics and businesses in the UK, whilst also supporting the overall sector appreciate the latest battery developments and provide best practice recommendations.” For more on Top Technician and Top Garage, turn to page 18. FEBRUARY 20 2 AFTERMARKET 7 Castrol/Bosch team up comes to UK A collaboration between Castrol and Bosch Automotive Aftermarket, where they recommend each other’s products and services in their respective garage networks, has been brought to the UK. Under the agreement, ongoing across Europe since 2013, Castrol will become the preferred global partner for the Bosch eXtra loyalty programme. Amanda Taylor, UK and Ireland Country Activation Specialist at Castrol, said: “We are now bringing this win-win cooperation to the UK where it will offer sales growth for our workshop partners.” Ian Daly, Channel Marketing Manager at Bosch UK, added: “The joint approach to training, support and marketing campaigns will also help workshops attract and retain more customers.” Sponsored by: Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine