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Mechanex keeps technicians up-to-date with the latest aftermarket updates as well as technical information. Each show has an extensive seminar schedule, packed with practical information and guidance. All the sessions are presented by leading industry experts and explore key issues facing technicians today. There’s no need to pre-book, just pre-register to attend the show.
The free technical seminars are accredited for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
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10.30 – Bosch Technical Talk | Diagnostics from Bosch
Increasing vehicle complexity and mobility user service expectations are significant challenges for the automotive aftermarket. “Softwarisation” and secure access restrictions mean that even simple tasks like replacing parts can require a diagnostic procedure, sometimes only possible with an OE diagnostics tool. This leads to workshops needing to source and manage multiple solutions if they wish to service a wide range of vehicles, which can be expensive and inefficient. The Bosch diagnostics strategy removes these issues and provides workshops with a complete solution, no matter how complex the task.
11.15 – Neil Pattemore, IAAF | The Aftermarket Thrives Today, but What About Tomorrow?
As vehicle technology and vehicle type approval requirements increasingly change the way that vehicles can be diagnosed, serviced and maintained, Neil Pattemore looks at how the UK aftermarket can no longer expect ‘business as usual’, but needs to build on its current position to prosper in the future. With a life-long career in the aftermarket, Neil is able to draw on his knowledge and experience to explain what businesses need to know to ensure their future success.
12.15 – ALLDATA Europe’s Simon Frost | Why You Need to Access Technical Data
At Mechanex, ALLDATA Europe UK Sales Director, Simon Frost, will spearhead a team of ALLDATA experts, all dedicated to illustrating the benefits of using genuine and unedited OEM data in the day-to-day running of a business. Simon will take to the stage to champion the importance of official technical data in today’s challenging and complex workshop arena.
13.00 – Bosch Technical Talk | Making the Most Out of ADAS
In recognition of the increasing prevalence of ADAS fitment to vehicles coming into independent workshops Bosch will be discussing this important topic. The latest developments for the established Bosch DAS 3000 platform will be on show, and Bosch experts will be on hand to provide demonstrations and answer questions. Bosch also aims to provide an immersive and informative experience for visitors to its stand.
13.45 – Schaeffler’s Repxpert Alistair Mason | Providing Support and Opportunities to the Aftermarket
Alistair will be showing how Schaeffler can help workshops maximise repair opportunities with confidence. By using the tools, training and products Schaeffler provides, including REPXPERT, Alistair will discuss how technicians can carry out quality repairs efficiently and professionally.
14.30 – Independent Garage Association | Industry Updates
As usual, the IGA will be providing Mechanex visitors with its essential annual industry update. For all vehicle testers and anyone else who would like to keep abreast of changes in the aftermarket, this talk is not to be missed!
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MANN + HUMMEL SEMINARS
DAY ONE AND TWO
ON STAND - DAY ONE AND TWO
10.30 | The IGA
The IGA gives visitors the latest updates to the MOT regulations
11.15 | Tech Talk – Rotronics
The importance of maintaining the 12 V battery in an electric vehicle
12.00 | UK AFCAR’s Neil Pattemore
Today’s aftermarket faces increasingly challenging times, created by the changes in vehicle technology, the access to the vehicle and its data and the corresponding new business models for the diagnostics, repair and maintenance activities. This seminar will explain what some of these challenges are and what is being done to ensure that a healthy, competitive and vibrant UK aftermarket will continue to exist
12.45 | Tech Talk – Alldata
Supplying the independent aftermarket with original equipment repair data
13.30 | DPF Doctor, Darren Darling
The DPF Doctor, aka Darren Darling, discusses the importance of following set processes in the workshop when working on DPFs and beyond
14.15 | BEN’s Ellen Plumer
BEN’s head of outreach, Ellen Plumer explains the vital work the charity carries out and explains how you can get involved
Mechanex headline sponsors Mann + Hummel will be running training and Q&A sessions on its stand across the two days. Here’s what you can expect:
Original Equipment quality filters
Why OE quality is the best protection for the vehicle, the vehicle inhabitants and the reputation of the garage.
OE Filter Manufacturer
Why is it important for the Aftermarket, and the dangers of cheaper product not always being what it is advertised as.
Changing filtration requirements in the Aftermarket
New legislation, technology and trends.
CPD ACCREDITED
To help you record and update your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) personal record, all sessions at Mechanex are now CPD accredited. All you have to do is scan a QR code at the seminar to get a free CPD certificate of attendance.