Braking brand, Textar, has continued its support of the IMI Skill Auto competition for the third year consecutive year.

Skill Auto is a skills competition that can be entered by students and apprentices studying towards level three in automotive technology, body repair, refinishing and heavy vehicle engineering. The aim of the competition is to nurture young talent and to find the best budding mechanics.

As well as sponsoring the competition, Textar offers hands-on experience to the students and IMI member events by hosting informative training talks and college visits.

Commenting on Textar’s involvement in the competition, Skills Competition Manager David Massie said, “We would not be able to deliver the high standard of competition expected from us without the support from organisations like TMD Friction which brings specialist knowledge and expertise, helping us ensure we are following the latest procedures and practices in the challenges we set our competitors.”

Scott Irwin, Head of Technical Training at TMD, added, “We have thoroughly enjoyed working with the IMI over the years. The team is incredibly dedicated to helping aspiring mechanics, which is something we are very passionate about as a company. Student mechanics are the future of the industry, so it’s important that they learn the correct techniques and best practice to keep themselves, and drivers, safe in the workshop and out on the road.”

Textar also contributes to The IMI’s student portal, a resource for young mechanics to learn more about mechanical tasks, along with the technical processes and best practice that underpins them.