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Top Technician semi-finalist is EV world champ

14 July 2021

One of the semi-finalists in this year’s Top Technician competition has been named as Kia’s world champion EV technician, winning the Gold Medal in the… Read More

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Face-to-face: ZF [pro]Tech restarts live training

30 June 2021

ZF Aftermarket’s has brought back face-to-face live training. Training courses can be bought from ZF Aftermarket, or at a discounted rate by signing up to… Read More

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Plugging the skills gap: IGA offers subsidised EV training

28 June 2021

The IGA is offering subsidised Hybrid/EV Level 3 training to its members with a view to helping address the shortage of EV-trained technicians in the… Read More

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Continental plugs in with new EV and hybrid training offering

4 June 2021

Continental Automotive and is set to offer a full EV and hybrid training programme from its Birmingham, following the receipt of IMI Centre status. Stuart… Read More

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Garage Gurus: Record demand

18 May 2021

More than 32,000 garage mechanics from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa have used Tenneco’s Garage Gurus automotive technical education platform, and completed courses… Read More

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Open letter from the IMI: Missing link in upskilling automotive sector?

13 May 2021

The last 48 hours have seen two significant announcements relating to skills, training and apprenticeships. Firstly, the Queen’s Speech outlined the government’s Lifetime Skills Guarantee,… Read More

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CSC comes into focus at REPXPERT training session

12 May 2021

The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team has two more ‘Tea-break training’ sessions coming up, this this time focused on concentric slave cylinder (CSC) replacement.Commenting on the… Read More

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Good things come in three: LKQ Euro Car Parts invests to further hybrid training

12 May 2021

LKQ Euro Car Parts has invested in three hybrid vehicles, in response to growing demand for hybrid and EV training courses. Through its AutoEducation Academy,… Read More

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A breath of fresh A/C: Autotech Training offers IMI-accredited courses

11 May 2021

Autotech Training is offering a pair of IMI-accredited A/C courses that also help garages meet F-Gas regulations. IMI Level 3 Automotive Refrigerant Handling is a… Read More

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DENSO calls forth the League of True Mechanics

5 May 2021

DENSO Aftermarket’s e-learning programme expanded last year and led to the formation of the Europe-wide League of True Mechanics (LOTM) competition. It’s back for 2021,… Read More