Top Technician/Top Garage/Top Apprentice 22 www.aftermarketonline.net DECEMBER/JANUARY 2025 Ready, steady, go… could you be among our new champions? The countdown is on to find the next Top Technician, Top Garage and — brand new for 2025 — Top Apprentice! The 2024 champions of the garage industry were crowned at Aftermarket magazine’s Top Technician and Top Garage awards night just a couple of months ago, but we are already set to launch an expanded competition for the new year. In 2025, in addition to the annual contests that are the ultimate platform for celebrating excellence, innovation, and talent within the automotive industry, we are proud to announce our search to find the UK’s Top Apprentice. Whether you’re a highly skilled technician, a standout garage business, or an ambitious apprentice, this is your opportunity to shine. Why enter? These prestigious competitions not only recognise and reward the best in the industry but they also offer participants valuable opportunities for professional development, enhanced credibility, and national recognition. Winners and finalists gain a significant edge, whether it’s attracting new customers, boosting team morale, or taking careers to new heights. And as our industry scales up to attract a new generation of talent to work as mechanics and technicians, we are thrilled that Top Apprentice will serve as a great opportunity for them to be in the spotlight — helping to nurture their skills and confidence while raising industry standards. Join us and show the world what makes you, your garage, or your team a true leader in the independent sector! Are you up to the challenge? Aftermarket magazine is pleased to announce that TOPDON will be continuing their role as an Event Partner for Top Technician and Top Garage 2025, further solidifying the company’s commitment to advancing talent and innovation in the automotive aftermarket. Jack Davis, a Top Garage judge in 2024 and director of TOPDON UK, praised the competition: “Participating in the Top Tech and Top Garage competition is truly an incredible experience! “In 2024, the finalists I had the pleasure to meet were of an exceptionally high calibre. Observing their diverse approaches and creative solutions not only broadened my understanding of the industry but also inspired me to implement new ideas in my own practices,” said Davis, who will be on the Top Garage judging panel in 2025. “If you’re hesitant about entering in 2025, don’t be! Even if you don’t make it to the final, there’s an opportunity to learn at every stage. Every participant gains something valuable from the experience. So, get involved, seize this opportunity to showcase your skills, and be recognised as a top player in the trade. “The journey itself is worth every moment!” Founded in 2017, TOPDON unites a team of automotive experts, DIY enthusiasts, and trained technicians to deliver premium services. Offering cutting-edge tools and technology, TOPDON is now present in over 114 countries, including the UK, US, and Australia, and serves as a global leader in the field. As an Event Partner, TOPDON will provide competitors and attendees with valuable insights and hands-on opportunities with their industryleading diagnostic tools. The first round gets underway soon. To be among the first to know when the competition Meet our Event Partners
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