The first Schaeffler REPXPERT Academy LIVE event of 2020 has taken place at Basingstoke College of Technology and has been hailed a great success.

In collaboration with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), plus guest exhibitors, Laser Tools and TechMan, more than 70 technicians sampled the latest Schaeffler technical training modules, covering timing belt drive best practice, an introduction to double clutch repairs and modern thermal management systems.

Hayley Pells, owner of Automechanika Garage Of The Year, Avia Sports Cars, was full of praise for the training day commenting, “I am a strong advocate of the need to normalise continuous professional development (CPD), and I was not alone with my attitude, judging by the strong visitor numbers and the quality of the training seminars provided at REPXPERT Academy LIVE.”

She added, “The REPXPERT platform is an enormously useful tool, but nothing compares to the opportunity to hear the information straight from the experts, to see and handle the components, and ask questions ensuring a full understanding is achieved. I would highly recommend attending REPXPERT Academy LIVE.”

REPXPERT Brand Ambassador, Andy Savva, was also in attendance, as he presented a business seminar. The Garage Inspector, who is a former workshop owner and now aftermarket commentator, delivered a session on how workshop owners can ‘empower their business’.

DMG Autocare Owner, Dean Peters, was one of the attendees, and he was particularly impressed with Andy’s delivery commenting, “REPXPERT Academy LIVE was a very well organised event that was compact enough for some great interaction but big enough to have plenty going on and lots of information available. The sessions were full of content and Andy Savva, in particular, gave me a lot of information that gives me a lot to think about when looking to move my business forward. I can see REPXPERT Academy LIVE growing into a sought-after event, complemented by the fact it is free-of-charge. I’ve never attended an event as good as this for free!”

The next event will be held in May, at a venue to be confirmed.