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LKQ launches first-of-its-kind bodyshop training proposition
- 27/06/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
LKQ Academy has launched a first-of-its-kind bodyshop training proposition introducing 12 new courses designed to upskill bodyshop professionals. The new bodyshop-dedicated training prospectus caters for all abilities. Courses start from beginner, supporting apprentices and industry newcomers with options including [...] -
LKQ boss predicts EV acceleration
- 23/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The chief executive of LKQ UK & Ireland Kevan Wooden has predicted that that electric vehicle (EV) transition will accelerate over the next year. He expects more independent garages to invest in their equipment and skills to service EVs, but warned that component manufacturers, motor factors and independent [...] -
LKQ names new Bodyshop Division MD
- 17/01/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
LKQ’s Bodyshop Division has appointed Chris O'Rourke as its new managing director. After serving as director of commercial channels for LKQ Euro Car Parts, he succeeds Andy Southby, who has been appointed chief commercial officer for the LKQ UK and Ireland Group. Southby said: “Chris brings a wealth of [...] -
LKQ Euro Car Parts unveils new training options
- 03/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new membership tier for its LKQ Academy to help give technicians more flexibility in their training journey. In a first for the independent aftermarket, LKQ Academy Platinum offers workshop customers access to 20 training days – across 25 locations – and 20 eLearning courses [...] -
LKQ CFO joins Automotive 30% Club
- 15/03/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has announced the CFO Annick Jourdenais has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club. The Automotive 30% Club was set up to improve the gender balance in the automotive industry, specifically by filling at least 30% of key leadership positions in its member organisations with diverse women by [...] -
2022 LKQ training programme published
- 11/01/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has published the 2022 course schedule for its LKQ Academy. The programme includes more hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) training dates than ever before, with the parts supplier committing to upskilling at least 3,000 technicians over the next 12 months. This includes 2,400 training places for [...] -
LKQ accelerates EV training
- 13/05/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has taken delivery of three brand new hybrid vehicles to help it reach its target of training more than 1,500 technicians in hybrid and EV repair this year through its AutoEducation Academy. Courses are available at levels two, three and four, and all are part of the IMI’s Tech Safe [...] -
LKQ training goes online
- 12/03/2021
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has enhanced its training offering for garages, with the addition of a new e-learning suite. The courses from AutoEducation Academy cover everything from MOTs and diagnostics to hybrids and EVs, as well as specific components like brakes, electrics, air conditioning, and steering and [...] -
UKGBE offers extensive training and workshops for repairers
- 28/05/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Categories: Featured, News
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), which takes place next week on 5-6 June at the NEC, Birmingham, is promising to deliver an insightful two days filled with extensive on-stand training and live workshops, providing bodyshop professionals with the skills and knowledge they need to stay ahead in the [...] -
Race Across Britain a charity triumph
- 04/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive charity Ben has raised more than £100,000 though it’s latest fundraising challenge, Race Across Britian, which was based on the television series Race Across the World. Held from 26-28 February, the challenge saw 27 teams of two complete a 1,300-mile route starting at the LKQ Academy in Tamworth and [...]