www.aftermarketonline.net APRIL 2025 On the Road 47 Mini expo offering one-stop-shop of technical expertise plenty of opportunities for audience interaction too with a range of experts on hand to offer real insight as delegates for the event were divided into groups to join three in-depth technical training sessions. In his session Steve Scott, founder of the SimplyDiag Network, focused on efficient and profitable troubleshooting, with a particular emphasis on fault identification and root cause analysis using pass/fail tests within an initial assessment time. Separately, Mechanic Mindset’s Darren Quinn delivered a masterclass in sensor diagnostics, deploying Opus IVS tools and ALLDATA Europe wiring diagrams to talk his session guests through sensor functionality, fault codes and troubleshooting techniques. Meanwhile, Gary Clayton from The Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Repair Alliance steered those taking part in his session through the myriad of activities that his organisation is involved with in supporting the automotive aftermarket community. ALLDATA Europe and Opus IVS staff were available throughout for what was in effect a mini expo offering a onestop-shop of technical expertise, with delegates being guided on how to make the most of tools and equipment on the market, including ALLDATA Repair and Opus’ DrivePro2, as they tackle the everyday challenges they face during the day job in their respective workshops. On the Shaikly forecourt, staff from Ben chatted to delegates over a cuppa about the work the charity does to support garages in fostering wellbeing — not just in the workshop but also for family members of those working within the auto sector. ALLDATA Europe UK sales director Simon Frost said the collective knowledge and experience of the lineup of speakers underscored their unique industry expertise and the work that goes in to raising standards across the industry. “From business growth strategies to modern technical sessions, the Repair Excellence Event is designed to give workshop owners and technicians the tools they need to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry.” Forecourt food for thought in the lunchbreak Shell UK and Benelux region lubricant technical manager Drew Stinton (left) with Peter Coombes Shaikly Motor Company director Michael Shaikly
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