Garagewire Aftermarket June 2023

LKQ Academy data highlights knowledge gap among technicians

The importance of training for today AND tomorrow

Our Virtual Academy launches new Diagnostic Technician Essentials course

New practical fault‑ finding training courses will ‘plug the knowledge gap’ in EV sector

The RMI Academy of Automotive Skills provides all the training you need to run your MOT station effectively. We deliver high quality, cost effective training across the country at prices that cannot be beaten. All sites are COVID-Secure and have social distancing and hygiene measures in place.

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Vehicle Technician Accredited Assessment

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ADAS Training

Hybrid/Electric Training

Technical Training

Hello and welcome to the renamed and newly designed GW Aftermarket magazine. If there’s one thing that’s keeping our readers awake at night, it’s the issue of a skills shortage in the industry. It’s why we’ve decided to focus on training, as with the right tuition, today’s trainees could be the garage owners of the future. Enjoy the new issue.

THERE’S STILL TIME TO BECOME A BONUS POINT PROFESSIONAL TECHNICIANS:

The REPXPERT Bonus Points Millionaire promotion is proving a hit with members across the UK, with the first millionaire announced in May and the next stage due to start on June 1st for all INA brand purchases.

Every time you use the REPXPERT app to scan an INA product label to collect your bonus points between June and August, you will get an entry into the draw to win One Million bonus points! There is also a fantastic second prize of a two-day Garage Inspector business training course with Andy Savva. It’s simple: the more INA products you fit = the more points claims you make = the more chance you have to win the prize! Products you can scan include our market leading range of Timing Belt Kits and Front End Auxiliary Drive Belt Kits. For more information and full terms & conditions, visit: www.repxpert.co.uk/millionaire

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The Markhams Garage team - our first millionaires!

Next phase: June to August = INA product scans

MOST‑READ: Survey reveals ‘shocking variation’ in garage hourly rates

What Car? compared the hourly rates of 279 independent garages.

MOST‑COMMENTED: DVSA apologiSes for offensive MOT advisory notices

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has apologised after a number of offensive comments from MOT records were circulated on social media.

GS Yuasa partners with IMI to future‑proof battery training

Battery manufacturer GS Yuasa is proud to announce its new partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). The collaboration brings together two organisations with shared values who understand the importance of training and upskilling.

RECOGNISING YOUR COMMITMENT

SUPPORT & REWARDS

The great new App that gives you live access to automotive aftermarket knowledge, ‘how to’ guides and technical data. Earn reward points for purchasing Castrol products.*

Automotive employers finding recruitment more challenging in 2023

Industry is facing an ever-depleting pool of automotive talent.

LKQ Academy data highlights knowledge gap among technicians

New data from LKQ Academy – the automotive training platform from LKQ Euro Car Parts – has revealed the areas where technicians’ knowledge and skills might benefit from a top up.

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Automotive technology’s on the move. As a result technicians face more complex challenges than ever before. That’s why NGK has teamed up with market leaders OVA to bring to the Aftermarket what we believe is the most comprehensive and cost effective training platform available today. The NGK Academy. It’s training. But not as you know it.

AND EXPAND KNOWLEDGE IMPROVE WORKSHOP PRACTICES BUILD A HIGH QUALITY, MORE WIDELY CAPABLE, WORKFORCE GET A BETTER RETURN FROM YOUR TRAINING BUDGET

Rising number of EVs being scrapped with just minor battery damage

Even a light scratch on the battery could force an insurance company to scrap a new electric car.

REMARKABLE QUALITY

Our Steering & Suspension parts are engineered, tested and produced in-house to high standards of quality control. All backed by a 3-year guarantee. New engineering innovations make MOOG the best it’s ever been.

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OPINION:

The importance of training for today AND tomorrow

Columnist Luke Robinson shares his views on training in the aftermarket industry.

How additives can provide an additional revenue stream for garages

Motul has developed a wide range of additive products for professionals and consumers.

Motul Additives: Performance and Value Added for the Workshop and the End User. Trusted lubricant innovator, Motul has developed an extensive range of additive products for professional use – and now for consumer use as well.

Our wide range provides users effective solutions for many technical issues, with the resultant improvement in overall performance and an accompanying service offer that brings added value for workshops and their customers.

Motul PROFESSIONAL Additive Range

NEW Consumer Additive range examples

Enhance your Additive Service with Motul’s 2-in-1 and 3-in-1

Inject system for workshops

New practical fault‑finding training courses will ‘plug the knowledge gap’ in EV sector

Designed for technicians who currently hold Hybrid Level 3.

Philips Ultinon Drive 7000 and 5100 Series LED auxiliary driving lights

Latest auxiliary lights offer the power to cut through darkness with safety and style.

DON’T FORGET

The auxiliary belt system is notorious for being ignored, with little advice available apart from ‘check the condition’ on recommended service intervals –but Schaeffler suggests technicians take a different approach.

INA engineers recommend reminding customers that the front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) system powers engine and safety critical components such as PAS or vacuum pumps, and that the tensioner and pulleys will have done the same mileage as the timing belt system that is routinely changed as a kit. Also, the FEAD system is usually subjected to worse conditions than the timing belt system, as it is often uncovered and exposed, and the failure of any component could lead to complete engine failure, especially if the belt wraps around the crank pulley and enters the timing system. But by far the most compelling reason not to ignore FEAD is that in many applications the auxiliary belt must be removed to access the timing belt, so renewing it will incur a minimum cost to the vehicle owner.