What’s on guide

AUTOMECHANIKA BIRMINGHAM EVENT PREVIEW

Automechanika Birmingham 2023, introduces brand-new training hubs and show features Three training hubs have been designed to support garage and bodyshop business owners and technicians by o ering insights into trends, technical information, practical sessions and the latest advice and tips to futureproof businesses. Workshop, EV and Bodyshop Training Hubs providing technical training and demonstrations, new for 2023 is a Detailing Hub, Collision Repair Live and Paint & Spray Live plus Modern Garage and EV Parc, looking at garages of the future and electric vehicles.

Automechanika Birmingham’s Workshop Training Hub, in association with autotechnician, has a diverse programme of technical seminars, covering topics such as fault diagnostics, MOT, diesel, and Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS).

The EV Training Hub, sponsored by Alliance Automotive Group, will highlight the requirements and opportunities of hybrid and electric vehicle service and repair with topics such as how to prepare your garage to o er repair services, health and safety requirements, tools and equipment for high voltage operations, battery technology, plus hydrogen internal combustion.

The Bodyshop Training Hub will provide the latest updates, advice and technical innovations in collision repair, covering ADAS, body repair, EV repair, paint, re nishing and BS10125 standards.

Workshop Hub highlights, Stand Q130

6th June - 14:00 - 14:25

A Whistle-Stop problem-solving tour of vehicle uid systems including A/C by Richard Doran, Primalec Leak Control & Air Conditioning solutions

This short talk will cover the many di erent methods, tools and liquids available for better diagnosis and repair, including: New ways to x damaged pipes; The role of A/Cs and Climate Control systems in EVs and Hybrids; Making sure you nd x and prevent all the leaks, including invisible refrigerant micro leaks; The di erences between old and new refrigerants; plus, everything you need to know about A/C lubricants but didn’t know who to ask!

7th June - 13:15 - 13:55

Remove the guesswork – Why ALLDATA makes complicated repairs simple, by Hayley Pells – IMI, James Dillon – Technical Topics, Tim Benson

– Old elds Garage and Dave Shepherd – The Cognoscenti Partnership

Steve Derham, ALLDATA Technical Support Specialist leads a stellar panel as they each tackle the challenges associated with increasingly sophisticated vehicle technology and repairs. Learn how genuine and trustworthy OE data is a pivotal part of an independent technician’s day-to-day routine.

Technicians can get hands-on under the hood and inside the body of EVs at the EV Training Academy, in collaboration with the IMI, (Institute of Motor Industry), and gain guidance from EV experts. Modern Garage, in partnership with LKQ Euro Car Parts, will showcase how new technologies can be e ectively incorporated into a modern workshop, moving towards a digital future. There is also a Student Talent and Recharge programme in partnership with Autotech Group, o ering students CV writing tips and interview advice.

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced it will be hosting its rst Garage Awards in partnership with Automechanika Birmingham, celebrating the commitment and dedication independent garages and technicians have made to ensuring a ordable mobility in the UK over the past few years. This will be held on Wednesday 7 June at Hilton Metropole NEC.

BREMBO LOOKS FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN AUTOMECHANIKA BIRMINGHAM 2023