Tag: training
Repxpert members praise Schaeffler LuK double clutch system training course
Technicians have described one of the most recent LuK dry double clutch system courses as 'absolutely fantastic', following a number of professional presentations and demonstrations at the Repxpert Academy in Hereford.
Service partner takes advantage of ZF training
ZF Services UK is leading the market in the remanufacture and repair of transmissions and axles for bus and coach applications. Supported by ZF Services UK’s Centre of Competence in Nottingham – which has recently boosted capacity to supply a wider stock of remanufactured transmissions and axles – service partners can attend bus operators within a 48-hour window and perform on-site diagnosis, repairs and component exchange to ensure vehicle downtime is minimised. All Service Partner staff are trained in line with the factory production standards, which form part of ZF’s core competencies.
Tyresure provides TPMS sensors and training
Tyresure is highlighting the fact that it’s wide range of TPMS solutions includes everything from the sensors themselves to professional training courses designed to suit all TPMS-related roles - including the first to be accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry in the UK - from the firm’s centrally located headquarters.
Specialist Automotive Global Skills Centre opens at MIRA
MIRA Technology Institute (MTI), a partnership between North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College, Horiba MIRA, Coventry University, Loughborough University and the University of Leicester has officially opened at MIRA Technology Park (MTP). The institute, went into operation in September, was created to satisfy an ever-increasing demand for specialist skills in the automotive sector, with a focus on the growth of new and disruptive technologies.
Protyre launches Protech Academy
This week saw the launch of the new Protech Academy, a vocational programme set up by Micheldever Group retail outfit Protyre to qualify young automotive enthusiasts for a career in the industry and to offer current Protyre employees the chance to learn the skills needed to further their careers.
Recruitment headaches can be avoided by most garages says Progress
Norwich-based automotive recruitment specialist Progress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched new skills training aimed at sales and aftersales professionals. The six courses include ‘Excellence In Aftersales’, ‘Finance and Insurance IMI Accreditation’ and ‘IMI Quality Assured Vehicle Management’.
Bridgestone training partners with MWheels on wheel safety education programme
Bridgestone Training Centre and MWheels have embarked on a joint CV wheel safety education programme for employees, customers and industry professionals. Utilising both classroom learning and hands-on experience, the course includes a full overview of CV wheels’ design and construction, fitting and general maintenance plus an in-depth understanding of axles, nuts and threads as direct core components.
Midwest, Monmore launch new hybrid training course
Monmore Auto Parts and Midwest Motor Factors have announced details of their latest training opportunity for garages, to help equip technicians with the right skills around hybrid technology vehicles.
Repxpert team supports long-standing Schaeffler customer
Repxpert Alistair Mason recently piloted one of Schaeffler's technical support vehicles to Oldfields Garage in Leominster, a workshop that has been fitting Schaeffler products successfully for a number of years, in order to provide some training to its dedicated team of technicians.
Guildford Tyre Company enjoys 35% boost in Michelin sales following dealer pilot
Guildford Tyre Company has seen a 35 per cent uplift in Michelin sales after becoming the first Michelin Auto Professional dealer in the UK to take part in the manufacturer’s ‘Growth Concept’ trial.
Progress Recruitment offering ‘manufacturer level’ training to all
Norwich-based automotive recruitment specialist Progress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd has launched new skills training aimed at both sales and aftersales professionals. Aimed at increasing sales and improving profits, the six courses include ‘Excellence In Aftersales’, ‘Finance and Insurance IMI Accreditation’ and ‘IMI Quality Assured Vehicle Management’.
Training night tackles turbochargers and oil quality
Midwest Motor Factors & Monmore Auto Parts have hosted another packed training night at the GTG Academy in Wolverhampton, this time assisting garages with their understanding of turbochargers and lubricants quality and selection.
Progress Recruitment to roll out new MOT Tester Training more widely through IGA
Progress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd, the Norwich-based automotive recruitment specialist, has announced they will be working with the Independent Garage Association (IGA) to make their MOT Tester training courses more accessible to automotive technicians throughout England and Wales.
Progress Recruitment Solutions extends offices to meet rising demand
Progress Recruitment Solutions, the Norwich-based automotive recruitment specialist, has recently extended their head office in Norwich to accommodate their growing team.
Michelin Training Centre, MWheels collaborating to improve CV wheel safety education
MWheels’ technical experts and Michelin Training Centre are working together to further improve overall knowledge of commercial vehicle wheel safety throughout the industry. Based predominantly around hands-on workshop participation alongside traditional seminar lessons, the companies aim to provide in-depth knowledge of the wheel itself, fitting and general maintenance, wheel security, and an understanding of affiliated parts such as axles, nuts and threads.