LKQ Academy open days focus on training and support

9 June 2025  

LKQ Academy has announced six open day events designed to highlight the “real-world value” of its training, products and services.

Each event, aimed at existing and prospective customers, will provide a hands-on introduction to how LKQ supports the skills development of technicians throughout their careers.

The events will be hosted at LKQ Academy sites in Sunderland (June 16), Manchester (June 20), Glasgow (June 30), Avonmouth (July 24) and at its flagship training centre at T1 in Tamworth (July 14).

Events start in the early afternoon, with attendees being taken through a presentation on the courses available through the LKQ Academy before touring the training centre at their chosen location.

Events will also feature products and demonstrations from suppliers including Autel, Texa, GYS, Autoclimate and REM. Additionally, Kielder and Autowave will exhibit at all six events, while Laser Tools will showcase its products at Tamworth and Avonmouth.

A networking session will round out each event, offering customers the chance to engage with local LKQ ECP sales teams and branch representatives. 

More than 90 in-person LKQ Academy courses are available and range from delivering the skills needed to service hybrid and electric vehicles, to helping support staff become more adept at handling customers’ queries.

Alongside its in-person training, the LKQ Academy provides more than 300 e-learning courses, and recently introduced bespoke, one-day customer courses for garages with unique requirements.

Lee Chapman, head of support and LKQ Academy, said: “These events are all about breaking down barriers to training and showing the real value LKQ Academy can bring to local garages and their teams.

“We’d also encourage local garages looking to grow their teams to pay us a visit, and there’s even an opportunity for individuals such as final-year apprentices and college students to get a taste of what a future career in the industry could look like.”

For locations, dates and booking details contact your local LKQ branch or account manager.