Aftermarket May 2022

MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2022 AFTER ARKET 5 UK Garage and Bodyshop Event: Speakers revealed The line-up of trainers and guest speakers set to appear at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, taking place 8-9 June at the NEC Birmingham has been announced, with even more names set to be revealed over the next few weeks. LKQ Euro Car Parts CEO Andy Hamilton will make the opening address, and another 40 big industry names will follow him onto the stage over the course of the two-day event. They include Thatcham’s Dean Lander, James Dillon, Steve Carter, The Garage Inspector Andy Savva, GiPA’s Quentin Le Hetet and more. Meanwhile, the likes of James Ludford of Castrol Oils, Hayley Pells of Avia Autos, Michael Mayer of Liqui Moly and Valeo’s Stewart Lynch will be sharing opinions and offering training. You will also get to her from ‘The DPF Doctor’ Darren Darling, Andy Crook from GotBoost, and automotive industry author Tom Denton. Commenting on the stellar line-up, Grant Elrick, Sales Director at event organisers Messe Frankfurt UK said: “We have an exceptional line up of the best industry talent attending to offer visitors tangible insight, knowledge and skills to futureproof their businesses and adapt working practices. This will ensure their workshop operations are as streamlined as possible given the current cost of energy issues. This event is a must attend for those businesses who don’t wish to fall behind.” Grant continued: “Visitors to the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event can also see dedicated training sessions from leading suppliers such as Group Auto, Snap-On, Castrol, Valeo, Autogem, The Tool Connection and LIQUI MOLY. Training sessions and live talks will cover TPMS, intelligent diagnostics, getting ready for EVs, the dos and don’ts of DPF repair, the future of hydrogen and much more.” To get your free ticket, go to: https://bit.ly/3jjPlze REPXPERT Academy Live returns this month REPXPERT Academy Live is coming back on Saturday 21 May, and is being held at the brand-new location of The SREAM Academy at Bridgend College’s recently opened Pencoed campus. Visitors will be able to learn about the latest technologies, tools, and product installation skills from the Schaeffler REPXPERT team, in four 45- minute training sessions. A spokesman for Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team said: “Each session is designed to offer garage owners and professional technicians a taster of the complete one or two-day IMI certified training packages available from Schaeffler directly, or through its distribution partners.” Entry to REPXPERT Academy LIVE is free of charge and includes complimentary breakfast, lunch, and refreshments. For more information, visit: www.repxpert.co.uk For more on training, turn to pages 62-63. Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine Castrol launches campaign Castrol has launched a ‘Castrol EDGE Recommended by Experts’ marketing campaign and is offering garages in its branded network the chance to win a range of free promotional materials. Winning businesses will be visited by a professional photographer, funded by Castrol, to take photographs showcasing the workshop and its staff. The winner will receive five personalised workshop posters, a 3.5-metre indoor banner, and a digital web banner to promote the business in conjunction with Castrol EDGE. Shailendra Gupte, Marketing Director EMEA at Castrol observed: “This is an opportunity to give back to our Castrol Branded Workshops, helping them take their businesses to a new level.” To be in with the chance of winning, workshops can enter the prize draw at: www.castrol.co.uk/castrolspecialist