Training 54 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2025 Spring-summer dates for Delphi’s Tesla service and maintenance course have been announced at the company’s recently expanded academy in Warwick — and technicians are being urged to secure their spot. Dates for the one-day courses, which provide practical Tesla knowledge and hands-on experience, are continuing into May and June. Places are going fast though as more garages gear up for the growing opportunity, reflecting Tesla’s continuing dominance of the EV market. Full-year new car sales figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) placed the Tesla Model Y as the fifthhighest selling model in the UK in 2024, with 32,862 examples hitting the road over the 12-month period. The Model Y was also the top-seller in December, closely followed by Tesla’s Model 3. Luke Garratt, UK technical services manager at Delphi, said 85,000 Teslas will enter the aftermarket over the next two years. “These vehicles have very specific servicing and maintenance needs, and technicians taking the Tesla service and maintenance course will learn what is required.” Participants undertake hands-on, practical tasks that teach essential Tesla service techniques, including Tesla’s service mode and accessing service documents, along with air conditioning and battery servicing, brake work, and tyre repair and replacement. Tesla-specific wheel alignment and ADAS calibration is also included. “As both an OE and aftermarket manufacturer, we are increasing our efforts to support workshops,” Garratt said. “Our trainers are seasoned technicians with hands-on workshop experience, ensuring our courses reflect realworld situations, practical scenarios, and diagnostic techniques.” Upcoming training dates are: May 5, May 16, May 20and June 27. Visit https://booking. delphiautoparts.com/ index.php for details of inperson academy technical training. 'HOSKL FRQᎮUPV ODWHVW 7HVOD WUDLQLQJ GDWHV 3ROLVKLQJ XS ZRUNVKRS YHKLFOH FDU FDUH VNLOOV UK vehicle car care brand Autoglym has launched a new series of training courses to help improve the knowledge and skills of professional detailers, bodyshops and vehicle workshops. The firm’s new indoor training facility at its headquarters in Hertfordshire is equipped with advanced wash bay facilities, bespoke classrooms and top-of-therange tools, equipment and lighting. Autoglym has assembled an expert team of technicians and instructors to share their expertise, drawing on over 100 years of combined experience in the car care sector. The machine polishing training course is ideal for those who would like to gain or further develop skills when using rotary and dual action polishing machines. The course includes methods for clear coat rectification and demonstrates how to remove common defects on new and used vehicles, such as swirls, bird lime markings and scratches. The course also demonstrates how to achieve a quality finish while minimising unnecessary reduction in the lacquer clearcoat, which can invalidate a vehicle’s paintwork warranty. Autoglym also offers a two-day professional process training course for detailing businesses, motor retailers and vehicle workshops. The course covers interior cleaning and exterior washing techniques, including wheel and wheel-arch cleaning, the importance of traffic film removal and the application of pre-wash, and how best to clean door shuts and apertures. Other topics covered include paint rectification by hand, paint protection, the application of exterior dressings, and the correct products and techniques for cleaning a vehicle’s windows. Personal protective equipment, parking, lunch and refreshments are all provided within each course. Laura Fippen, head of technical services at Autoglym Professional, said: “We’ve been working with trade customers for 60 years and we understand how cost and process efficiencies are paramount to our trade partners.” Visit https://www. autoglym.com/theacademy to find our more and book a course.
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