You are here: / The Garage Inspector

Posts

Expert trainers and industry speakers revealed for inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event

UK Garage & Bodyshop

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has unveiled its line-up of expert trainers and guest speakers for its inaugural June event at Birmingham’s NEC, to support the UK garage and body shop industry through the biggest change it’s ever experienced. The first part of the roster of guest speakers offering industry insight and technical talks from 8-9 June has now been revealed. Giving the opening address at the event will be Andy Hamilton of LKQ Euro Car Parts, who will followed by more than 40 others, including Dean Lander of Thatcham, James Dillon, Steve Carter, ‘The Garage Inspector’ Andy Savva, Quentin Le Hetet of GiPA and many more.

The rest of this article is for subscribers only:
Log inSubscribe

Related news:

  1. Schaeffler confirms ‘The Garage Inspector’ as first UK brand ambassador
  2. Leading suppliers confirmed for Automechanika Birmingham 2019
  3. Future of aftermarket under the microscope at Industry Briefing
  4. Schaeffler expects strong visitor numbers at first Repxpert Academy LIVE of 2020
/by

Schaeffler Repxpert ‘Tea-break training’ adds value and can save money

There is no question that during these socially distanced times, Schaeffler’s Repxpert ‘Tea-break training’ concept has captured the attention of the workshop community, with more than 200 workshops and technicians again attending the latest INA cooling module.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Workshop technicians praise latest Schaeffler Repxpert INA and FAG training event in Hereford
  2. Schaeffler confirms ‘The Garage Inspector’ as first UK brand ambassador
  3. Repxpert members praise Schaeffler LuK double clutch system training course
  4. Schaeffler announces date for Repxpert Academy LIVE at Blackpool and The Fylde College
/by

The Garage Inspector recommends like-for-like battery replacement

Varta

VARTA brand ambassador Andy Savva explains the importance of replacing a car battery with the same type of technology (or upgrading) and advises never to downgrade technologies. When it comes to vehicles with a start/stop system, it’s essential that an Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) or Enhanced Flooded Battery (EFB) is fitted, as a traditional, conventional flooded battery would not cope with the vastly increased number of engine starts – and not last very long.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Varta Silver Dynamic Auxiliary battery range is now available
  2. Varta application database covers 99.6% of European car parc
  3. VARTA joins the OESAA
  4. Varta Streamlines Blue Dynamic Range
/by

The Garage Inspector: lighting upgrades a win-win for workshops and for customers

,
Lumileds

Since Andy Savva was announced by Lumileds as a brand ambassador for Philips Automotive Products, the “Garage Inspector”, as he is known throughout the UK’s automotive aftermarket businesses, has tackled a number of different subjects. As a highly successful former independent garage owner of more than 25 years, Savva now offers aftermarket businesses advice on best practise and better business.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Lumileds collaborates with The Garage Inspector on Philips lighting videos
  2. Lumileds welcomes ‘The Garage Inspector’ as Philips lights ambassador for UK, Ireland
  3. Philips RCH25 workshop lamp receives Auto Express seal of approval
  4. Lumileds take performance to the X-treme
/by

Schaeffler announces date for Repxpert Academy LIVE at Blackpool and The Fylde College

Schaeffler is currently accepting registrations for the next Repxpert Academy LIVE event, due to be held at Blackpool and The Fylde College on Saturday 20 June.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Schaeffler confirms ‘The Garage Inspector’ as first UK brand ambassador
  2. Limited spaces available for first Repxpert Academy LIVE event
  3. 2020 dates announced for IMI/Schaeffler Repxpert Academy LIVE
  4. Schaeffler postpones Blackpool Repxpert Academy LIVE
/by

Schaeffler expects strong visitor numbers at first Repxpert Academy LIVE of 2020

With a significant number of places already snapped up, technicians are being urged to sign-up for the first Repxpert Academy LIVE event of 2020, held at Basingstoke College of Technology, on Saturday 25 January.

Read more

Related news:

  1. 2020 dates announced for IMI/Schaeffler Repxpert Academy LIVE
  2. Limited spaces available for first Repxpert Academy LIVE event
  3. Schaeffler announces date for Repxpert Academy LIVE at Blackpool and The Fylde College
  4. Bridgestone subsidises training to assist customers ramp up post-lockdown
/by

2020 dates announced for IMI/Schaeffler Repxpert Academy LIVE

Schaeffler has hailed the first-ever Repxpert Academy LIVE event as a “fantastic triumph” after welcoming more than 70 technicians through the doors of Lincoln College. Following the inaugural event, Schaeffler has confirmed that the next Repxpert Academy LIVE event will take place at Basingstoke College on 25 January 2020. Other host venues planned during 2020 include Blackpool, Warwick and Swansea.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Schaeffler expects strong visitor numbers at first Repxpert Academy LIVE of 2020
  2. Schaeffler announces date for Repxpert Academy LIVE at Blackpool and The Fylde College
  3. Schaeffler confirms ‘The Garage Inspector’ as first UK brand ambassador
  4. Schaeffler postpones Blackpool Repxpert Academy LIVE
/by

Lumileds collaborates with The Garage Inspector on Philips lighting videos

,

Lumileds has premiered a new series of videos presented by its brand ambassador, Andy Savva, also known as The Garage Inspector. The series, available on the company’s YouTube’s channel, highlights Philips automotive and workshop lighting, explaining the safety and profitability benefits to technicians, and the ability to offer more safety and comfort to their customers. You can view the first video in the series below.

Read more

Related news:

  1. The Garage Inspector: lighting upgrades a win-win for workshops and for customers
  2. Lumileds welcomes ‘The Garage Inspector’ as Philips lights ambassador for UK, Ireland
  3. Tyrereviews.co.uk completes video tyre test on Michelin CrossClimate: video
  4. Philips RCH25 workshop lamp receives Auto Express seal of approval
/by

Lumileds welcomes ‘The Garage Inspector’ as Philips lights ambassador for UK, Ireland

, ,

Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, has been involved in the automotive industry for over 32 years having owned and managed some of the most successful independent garages in the UK.

Read more

Related news:

  1. The Garage Inspector: lighting upgrades a win-win for workshops and for customers
  2. New Philips EcoPro lamp range
  3. Schaeffler confirms ‘The Garage Inspector’ as first UK brand ambassador
  4. Lumileds collaborates with The Garage Inspector on Philips lighting videos
/by

Schaeffler confirms ‘The Garage Inspector’ as first UK brand ambassador

,

Andy Savva – ‘The Garage Inspector’ – has become Schaeffler’s first UK brand ambassador. Savva has been supporting Schaeffler’s Repxpert team by presenting at various trade fairs and training events over recent months, sharing his expertise on building up a workshop brand and profile, while also offering tips and best practice techniques on how to make a business profitable.

Read more

Related news:

  1. Schaeffler announces date for Repxpert Academy LIVE at Blackpool and The Fylde College
  2. Lumileds welcomes ‘The Garage Inspector’ as Philips lights ambassador for UK, Ireland
  3. Limited spaces available for first Repxpert Academy LIVE event
  4. 2020 dates announced for IMI/Schaeffler Repxpert Academy LIVE
/by