SEMINAR TIMETABLE
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).
SEMINARS SPONSORED BY
PMM LIVE SEMINAR AREA
10.00 – ALLDATA – Improving Workshop Efficiency
The importance of having the right tools, namely genuine OE repair information, in the workshop is the focus of Simon Frost’s seminar presentation. The UK sales director is leading ALLDATA Europe’s presence by showing examples of how ALLDATA Repair makes a real difference to professionals’ day-to-day workshop lives.
11.00 – OPUS IVS – Technical Talk
Opus IVS’ technical manager Arber Disha shares some technical insights with the Mechanex-PMM Live audience.
12.00 – IGA – Your Garage, Your Future!
This seminar explores how to boost efficiency and profitability by taking a more analytical approach to operations and cost control. Recruitment and retention remain key challenges, so the IGA is sharing strategies to attract and develop a strong team, as well as highlighting growth opportunities in areas such as EVs and specialist services. Most importantly, the team is emphasising the value of long-term planning and succession to ensure a sustainable and successful future for your garage business.
13.00 – Launch Tech UK – Technical Talk
Diagnostics discussed with Launch Tech UK’s Richard Collyer
PMM LIVE LEARNING LOUNGE
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.