ALLDATA Europe panel discussion to address importance of up-skilling and investing in staff at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event

Simon Frost, UK sales director of ALLDATA Europe, will lead a team of industry experts, including James Dillon and Steve Scott, and Karl Booth at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event to address the critical importance of skill development.

Cologne, Germany – May 9, 2024 – ALLDATA Europe, a provider of original vehicle manufacturer (VM) diagnostic, repair and maintenance data, is pleased to announce its participation at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event.

Taking place at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham between the 5th and 6th June, ALLDATA Europe will take centre stage in the Workshop Technical Hub on Wednesday 5th June at 3:30pm. Its UK sales director, Simon Frost, will host a panel of industry experts which will put the spotlight on the growing impact of EVs and ADAS, as well as evolving repair methods and tasks.

These experts include James Dillon, Karl Booth and Steve Scott. James is the founder of Technical Topics and host of The Harmonic Motion Podcast. Karl is the Head of Sales and Marketing at Opus IVS, UK/Europe, while Steve Scott is the creator of the Simply Diagnostics network.

Simon and his colleagues will also delve into the pivotal role that accurate and reliable data, like ALLDATA Repair, is playing in supporting industry professionals face these challenges. Consequently, by providing attendees with comprehensive insights and practical strategies, ALLDATA Europe aims to bolster professionals’ capabilities in capitalising on these trends.

Furthermore, away from the seminar arena, Simon and his colleagues can be found in Hall 6 Stand L30. A friendly and professional welcome is guaranteed, where visitors can quiz staff on the attributes and benefits of ALLDATA Repair.

The power of original VM data

ALLDATA Repair provides access to original VM repair, maintenance and diagnostics information for 37 brands with more than 133,000 vehicle combinations. This includes eight million technical drawings and wiring diagrams plus electrical connector views.

Covering more than 96% of vehicles currently in use, ALLDATA Europe is creating a culture of continuous learning to ensure professionals have the knowledge and confidence to thrive amidst changes reshaping the automotive aftermarket – the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is another stop on that journey.

Simon said: “At ALLDATA Europe, we are dedicated to arming automotive professionals with the knowledge and resources they need to excel in today’s rapidly changing landscape.

“Our attendance at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, as well as the exclusive speaker slot in the Workshop Technical Hub, demonstrates our commitment to showing industry professionals the crucial links between data, training, and industry evolution, equipping them with the insights and confidence necessary to flourish.”

The Workshop Technical Hub at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event serves as a great platform for industry professionals to gain invaluable knowledge and insights from a provider of original data. ALLDATA Europe’s participation underlines its commitment to driving excellence and innovation within the automotive aftermarket sector.