09 Oct 2026
The voice of the independent garage sector

Workshops praise ALLDATA ‘repair excellence’ launch

Technicians and workshop owners have given the thumbs up to a new initiative by ALLDATA Europe aimed at turbocharging skills and business expertise across the garage industry.

ALLDATA’s inaugural Repair Excellence Event, held at Shaikly Motor Company earlier this month, presented more than 80 workshop professionals with a mix of business and technical content packed into expert talks, live demonstrations and hands-on technical training.

Dean Clark, of West End Garage Nairn, near Inverness, said: “I’ve been using ALLDATA Europe for several years, mainly for wiring diagrams but also for technical service bulletins.

“The genuine diagrams make a difference, as they give me confidence and reassurance that they are correct – not altered in any way – so when I learned that it was launching its own event, I had to come down!

Diagnostics

Clark said the trip from north of the border was well worth the travel and he praised the “invaluable” opportunity to hear from some of the industry leaders in training, diagnostics and business.

ALLDATA UK sales director Simon Frost said: “The reaction has been fantastic, and it’s clear that our attendees found value in the combination of content.”

Aftermarket editor John Shepherd was among those taking part in the event. To read his full report in the latest issue of the magazine, online now, click here.

The next event will be held at DC Lomas, Cheshire, on Saturday April 26. Register for a place here.

Photo: Steve Scott, founder of the SimplyDiag Network, host of one of the technical sessions