UK Garage & Bodyshop Event — June 5-6, NEC Birmingham 23 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2024 LKQ Euro Car Parts and Messe Frankfurt have unveiled plans for the innovative ‘Modern Garage’ on stand C30 at the show, which will highlight how garage owners can adapt their technical capability and customer service provision in response to developing industry trends. The collaborative display will see the market’s leading supplier of car and van parts, consumables and added value service solutions team up with the exhibition organisers to showcase the latest tools, technology and resources designed for maximum productivity and efficiency in the workshop. Visitors will be able to gain hands-on experience with innovative technology ranging from garage management systems to automated productivity solutions. There will also be interactive product demonstrations from leading industry experts including LKQ brand ambassador Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector. Both LKQ Euro Car Parts and Messe Frankfurt’s teams of specialists will be available on the stand throughout the two-day event Bob Wiffen, workshop solutions director at LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “The automotive industry is at a critical juncture, and new, transformational trends — be it the proliferation of ADAS and battery-powered vehicles or the rise of AI and digitalisation — represent an important opportunity for garage owners to evolve how they serve their customers.” Come and meet the Aftermarket team on stand C72 at the NEC. Tell editor John Shepherd about your news and hear the latest from us about Top Technician and Top Garage taking place later this year (see page 16 of this issue). John will be reporting on events and presentations throughout the show. Email him - john@ aftermarket.co.uk – or drop by the stand! Comma puts mechanics in the driving seat Comma, the world-class brand of automotive oils and lubricants, will be on stand F50 at the show to demonstrate how everything it does is ‘made for mechanics’ and why its combined approach is a win for independent garages. Comma not only provides OEMapproved products to give mechanics peace of mind, but also the training and tools to help them navigate the complexities of the modern independent workshop by focusing on straightforward oil selection. Comma’s easy-to-use VRN tool, available at commaoil.com, assists workshops in selecting the correct oil grade and products for most European vehicles. This is complemented by a 100% compatibility guarantee for products used as recommended. Workshops can also benefit from using Comma’s stock profiling tool, which allows them to discover the optimum range of products and pack sizes for their workshops based on vehicle service data specific to their location. At the show, Comma will be unveiling its new website, which has undergone a major redesign to provide mechanics with easy access to all the product information, tools and support it provides. It will also be inviting garages to learn more about Comma Workshop Stars — a programme launched by Comma to share and spotlight the stories behind some of the best independent garages in the UK. Serious about putting mechanics in the driving seat, Comma is also offering a prize draw for a team of up to 12 lucky people to win a PalmerSport day at the exhilarating Bedford Autodrome circuit. Share your show news with Aftermarket Top tech, tips, trends and more at the ‘Modern Garage’
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