Aftermarket June 2022

JUNE 2022 AFTERMARKET 35 Below: Seminars are a major draw for those in pursuit of industry knowledge www.aftermarketonline.net “Workshops can offer a special service, set themselves apart from competitors, and therefore generate more sales.” LIQUI MOLY will be on Stand C52. Platform Commenting on TechMan’s offering for the show, Leo Freebairn said: “Those that come onto our stand will get the clearest view of the TechMan garage management system.” He added: “TechMan has not only been built with garages in mind but has been built with garages to ensure every feature is exactly what you’ll need and more and that the performance reporting tools really do work to get the best from your work force.” TechMan will be on Stand E50. Visitors to the MAM Software stand will be able to learn about the latest features within Autowork Online, MAM's garage management software. Ashley Tankard, Sales Manager at MAM Software commented: “The most recent release also includes an improved Electronic Vehicle Health Check (eVHC) and damage inspection feature to Teamview and inspections can now be carried out from the same devices. “The show is a great platform to highlight the exciting new features. The event also gives current and prospective customers the opportunity to come to the stand to see what the future has in store for MAM and Autowork Online and how this can help their business grow in 2022 and beyond.” MAM Software will be on Stand A22. Support Car service and repair booking platform GaragesNear.Me will be on Stand B22, with its main focus being to encourage visiting businesses to sign up. GaragesNear.Me UK Managing Director Martin Pring said: “We’re looking forward to meeting high quality, future-focused garages to make just a five-minute time investment to sign up at the show and secure more work, without the hassle of bidding for it.” The IGA will be looking to highlight the support it offers its members with the day-to-day challenges and complexities of running a garage business, as well as the work it puts in to make sure the sector’s voice is heard at government level. Staff will be on hand on the stand to discuss the services, advice and resources members receive. This includes access to a dedicated member helpline, legal and HR advice, technical training, MOT QC and Health & Safety schemes, online technical forum and helpline, customer conciliation and arbitration, exclusive commercial services and offers, preferential training rates at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills, and much more. IGA members also have the opportunity to join Trust My Garage, the IGA’s nationwide consumer assurance scheme, which is approved by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI). The IGA will be available on Stand FF34. The Motor Ombudsman will also be at the show. Members of its team will be on-hand to guide visitors through the services offered by the organisation, Including its four CTSI- approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice, and its industry-specific alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanism. The Motor Ombudsman will be on Stand FF38. Reunion Bringing it all together, Grant Elrick, Sales Director for show organisers Messe Frankfurt UK concluded: “This will be the biggest reunion for the automotive aftermarket, garage and bodyshop owners, technicians and specialists since Automechanika Birmingham took place in 2019. With so many challenges and opportunities in the market currently, it’s a must- attend event for companies to visit. We’d recommend business owners take some time out of their day to day work to reconnect, learn and get advice to futureproof their business. The line-up of training partners, speakers and content is huge and will really focus on EV, and ADAS plus some talks will address major issues including the skills gap and recruitment, increasing digitalisation and demos for the collision repair sector.” Lastly, don’t forget, there is free breakfast for those arriving before 10am and free parking for to garage and bodyshop owners, technicians and apprentices attending, with vouchers being sent via email. See you at the show! The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event: At a glance Where: Hall 20, NEC, Birmingham When: 8 June 9am – 5pm 9 June 9am – 4.30pm To get your FREE ticket, visit: https://uk-garage-and- bodyshop-2022.reg.buzz/ aftermarket-ed