Hella Gutmann among first to face IAAF’s ‘garage dragons’

5 December 2025  

Hella Gutmann said its mega macs S 20 proved a standout hit with the ‘garage dragons’ at the inaugural Garage Den — part of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Conference on December 4.

The advanced diagnostic tool drew widespread praise from the panel, particularly for its cyber security management, which brings one-time authentication across OEM-secured platforms at no extra cost, unlocking access to more than 20 manufacturer security gateways.

Hella Gutmann’s UK sales manager, Riccardo Sorano, demonstrated how the mega macs S 20 enables workshops to carry out quick and efficient diagnostics on complex, cyber-secure vehicles. 

The garage dragons panel comprised leading independent garage owners from across the UK including Tina Drayson of CCM Garages, Matt Cleevely of Cleevely Group, Randeep Reehal of Courtwood Car Services, Gary Wood of Intelligent Auto, Tim Guidotti of Ferdotti Motor Services and The Fleet Guy, and Michael Shaikly of Shaikly Motor Services.

The launch of the Garage Den marked a first-of-its-kind initiative, bringing suppliers and independent garages together to co-develop commercially ready products, services and systems.

Over the next six months, the supplier-garage partnerships will refine their concepts, with progress showcased at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event in June 2026.

Pictured: Riccardo Sorano accepting an offer from Gary Wood of Intelligent Auto