Top Technician and Top Garage 2024 26 www.aftermarketonline.net NOVEMBER 2024 Multi-site winner CCM Ben workplace health & safety award winner Maitland Motors Service advisor winner Sharon McCormick 10+ employees winner D&D Autos (Ashford) Delphi Academy proudly hosted the finals of the 2024 Top Technician and Top Garage at its newly expanded training facility in Warwick. More than 400 workshops and 1,000 technicians from across the country applied to compete and Luke Garratt, UK technical services manager at Delphi, said the finals were an ideal showcase for the new facilities. “These competitions are instrumental in raising industry standards. It aligns perfectly with our commitment to supporting the industry, empowering workshops to meet the evolving demands of today’s vehicles,” Garratt said. Marking Delphi’s third year as host, the event offers a dynamic platform for technicians to demonstrate technical expertise and for garage owners to showcase their business acumen. Top Technician featured five rounds, starting with three online stages of multiple-choice and openended questions. Next, 10 semi-finalists faced a half-day of timed, practical fault-finding tasks at Delphi Academy. For the fifth and final, five finalists completed a full day of advanced faultfinding challenges, each with a 50-minute time limit. Top Garage consisted of three rounds, with the first two held online, featuring a mix of multiple-choice and open-ended questions. Finalists advanced to Delphi Academy, where business owners and service advisors participated in in-depth interviews with leading industry judges, alongside opportunities for networking and exploring the academy’s facilities. Miriam English of Torque Monkey, which won the Top Garage 1-3 employees category, said the academy was the ideal home for the competition. “It’s a genuinely impressive place — shiny and welcoming. “It’s a great place to gather, learn, and network with others who are just as passionate about the industry.” James Breading of Peter Breading Motor Services, which was a finalist in the Top Garage 7-9 employees category, said: “The competition is more than just a title; it’s about pushing ourselves to be better every day. It raises the standards of our business and the entire industry, encouraging continuous improvement and innovation.” Ryan Fuller, managing Academy of excellence sets the pace
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