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52 AFTERMARKET DECEMBER/JANUARY 2020 TRAINING www.aftermarketonline.net ZF ‘service ready’ on next generation vehicles With its eye on the future development of vehicles and the changing face of the aftermarket, ZF Services UK’s Centre of Competence in Nottingham has invested in new equipment and new training, including high-voltage training. ZF Services UK Centre of Competence Nottingham is a dedicated facility that, following recent expansion, boasts a 6500m² workshop area. The ZF Nottingham head office also stocks and distributes genuine ZF parts, as well as provide a non-ZF gearbox remanufacture and reverse engineering service. The centre, which provides technical support, repairs and servicing, has invested in extensive training for its technicians – including high voltage training – and has acquired the very latest testing equipment to test products to original standards. “With ZF AxTrax AVE electric portal axles successfully lowering emissions for hybrid buses and trolleybuses, and TraXon providing effective transmission of power and long service life, ZF Services UK is fully equipped to meet the repair and maintenance challenges of the next generation aftermarket,” according to David Wakeling, ZF Head of Commercial Vehicle. “The ZF team of experts is ready to assist customers and service partners with advice and support with the very latest ZF technologies. ZF’s OE expertise is firmly translated into our aftermarket service offering, reducing vehicle downtime and preventing additional costs for customers.” Business training days Business skills are paramount to the success of your garage, so that’s why leading aftersales expert The Garage Inspector (Andy Savva – an experienced award winning former garage owner), has launched his eagerly awaited courses which are unique to the independent garage repair sector. Book today to secure your place. Limited spaces • Book early Please email andy@thegarageinspector.com or visit The Garage Inspector website for booking instructions and full terms & conditions: www. thegarageinspector .com NEW DATES & COURSES FOR 2020 • Chester: 28th Jan Effective Leadership/Managing Quality • 29th Jan Customer Excellence/Reception Management • 22nd Sept Financial Understanding for the Garage Business • 23rd Sept Marketing Essentials • Fleet/Guildford: 4th Feb Effective Leadership/Managing Quality • 5th Feb Customer Excellence/Reception Management • 2nd June Financial Understanding for the Garage Business • 3rd June Marketing Essentials • Lincoln/Grantham: 25th Feb Effective Leadership/Managing Quality • 26th Feb Customer Excellence/Reception Management • 3rd Nov Financial Understanding for the Garage Business • 4th Nov Marketing Essentials • Cardiff: 3rd March Effective Leadership/Managing Quality • 4th March Customer Excellence/Reception Management • 6th Oct Financial Understanding for the Garage Business • 7th Oct Marketing Essentials • Newcastle: 7th April Effective Leadership/Managing Quality • 8th April Customer Excellence/Reception Management • 1st Sept Financial Understanding for the Garage Business • 2nd Sept Marketing Essentials To book or for further information, please go to www.thegarageinspector.com Workshop Solutions hold technical and training evening Euro Car Parts’ equipment division, Workshop Solutions, recently hosted a Bodyshop Technical & Training Evening at LKQ Coatings, Milton Keynes. The event, held on 30 October, showcased the latest in bodyshop training and equipment to help local repairers and bodyshop owners prepare for the future. Live equipment demonstrations and training workshops provided insight into the newest innovations. Hybrids, diagnostics and wheel alignments were also be covered throughout the evening. Attendees were able to network with fellow professionals and speak with a number of key suppliers, who were exhibiting. With a number of refinishing, equipment and training brands attending, guests could take advantage of event offers only available on the night.