April 2019

S nap-on is continuing its commitment to the ongoing development of skills within the automotive industry by once again sponsoring the Top Technician and Top Garage competitions for 2019. Top Technician has grown immensely in the years since its inception to become a highly- respected industry event and it is now joined on the calendar by Top Garage, with both contests showcasing the best of the best across the country. Both were closely fought in 2018 and the respective winners, Shaun Miller and Cedar Garage, were fully deserving of their titles. Top Technician and Top Garage clearly show the importance of learning and the development of skills while also helping to inspire mechanics and businesses to be the best they can be. Central to our agenda at Snap-on is technicians having the ability to do their job well and as a result we strongly believe in the importance of training within the automotive industry. The dynamic and constantly-changing nature of the industry means that we are committed to ongoing enhancements to our equipment range in order to be at the forefront of new developments and technologies. Our customers know that they can rely on us to keep on top of how the industry progresses and they know that their investment with us brings them the most sophisticated and technologically-advanced solution available on the market. Online training They also know that their purchases are backed up by expert-level training and support, helping them to develop their knowledge and get the most from their equipment. Technicians using our car diagnostic tools can benefit from a series of online training guides via our website, all of which are completely free to view at their convenience. The videos are split into different subjects and categories, consisting of advice and scan tool screenshots along with comment and guidance from our team of industry experts. Accompanying them are our Diagnostic Quick Tips features, which are taken from real case studies and demonstrate how to apply diagnostics to specific vehicles and applications through short examples of using platforms to solve common issues. They teach the latest diagnostic techniques so that technicians can get the most out of their systems, and are presented in a bite-sized format in order to be short and instructional. Visit diagnostics.snapon.co.uk/ training to see all of the available videos and modules. Classroom-based Alongside our online training we also offer a range of classroom-based courses, which are accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). These are designed to meet the varying needs of our customers and distributors and provide top-quality professional training from our team of industry-leading experts. Our daytime training courses and evening seminars offer in-depth information to technicians about how to use and get the most from their equipment. They are presented by expert trainers who are all experienced technicians and provide real-world examples as part of the courses. Visit www.snapontraining.co.uk for the full calendar of courses and seminars. We train thousands of people a year and firmly believe in the importance of helping technicians maximise their own potential and harnessing it with the potential of their equipment in order for them to be able to be the best they can be. Training and skills development continue to be top priorities for Top Technician and Top Garage 2019 sponsors Snap-on SNAP TO IT APRIL 2019 AFTERMARKET 27 TOP TECHNICIAN – TOP GARAGE 2019 Right: Staying up-to- date means accessing the latest training www.toptechnicianonline.co.uk Sponsored by: