The MECHANEX seminar timetable is packed with subjects and servicing tips delivered by experts in their fields all of which are relevant to today’s independent technician.
If you want to be able to service and repair the latest generation of passenger cars, training is simply a MUST! Good quality technical information is therefore the main staple of any technician’s diet.
MECHANEX Sandown has continued to build on the successes of its popular seminar programme, which was packed throughout 2017. The seminars offer visitors a varied and interesting selection of presentations that cater for all levels of expertise.
All technical training is FREE to those who make the effort to visit MECHANEX.
MECHANEX SEMINAR THEATRE
Don’t miss the headline technical seminars on the main stage on both days:
11:00
ELECTRIC & PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES
Keeping up with the pace of change
12:00
CONNECTED & AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
Autonomous vehicle operation, connectivity and control
13:15
THE BETTER BUSINESS
Key tips for improving productivity and profitability in your business.
14:30
PRACTICAL DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
Vehicle troubleshooting in today’s aftermarket
ON-STAND EXHIBITOR PRESENTATIONS
PMM
Steve Carter will be joining us on-stand throughout both days of the show, looking at oscilloscope testing, regenerative braking and battery thermal management on a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. (Seminars last 30-45 minutes)
ALLDATA
Tech Talks with Andy Savva
Andy Savva will be hosting live tech talks on both days of the show with discussions on industry issues and how to improve workshop quality, efficiency and profitability.
11:00/14:30
DAYCO
Timing Belt Drive Systems
Technical discusssions with Technical Manager Glen Goldstone, demonstrating best practise timing belt replacement.
10:30/11:30/12:30/13:30/14:30
IMI
New Apprenticeship Standards & How They Can Affect You
The IMI will be taking an in-depth look at the latest apprenticeship standards presented by Mark Armitage, IMI Head of External Quality and Assessment Services.
10:30/13:00/14:30
ULTRA-PARTS
Cylinder Head Gasket Failures
Common causes of head gasket failures and technical recommendations for assembly conditions required for a successful repair.
11:30/14:30/15:30
ALL-DAY DEMONSTRATIONS
SCHAEFFLER
There will be non-stop live demonstrations including a Fiat double clutch removal and replacement using the LuK 2CT repair solution, the latest INA belt system damping technology and the very latest advice from FAG on how to overcome Audi A5 wheel bearing fitting issues.
CONTINENTAL
VDO, Crypton, ATE and ContiTech will all be showcasing a range of aftermarket products.
SYKES-PICKAVANT
The team is excited to be demonstrating the ATF machine for the very first time at MECHANEX Sandown.
ALLDATA
ALLDATA representatives will be providing demonstrations of ALLDATA Repair.
E-QUIPFIX
E-Quipfix will be demonstrating the very latest mobile, fully automatic tyre changer to fit in a van.
SMART GARAGE SOLUTIONS
Demonstrations of My Service Trust.
KNIGHTOOL
Demonstration of Digital Torque Adaptor.
SOGEFI
Peter Coombes will be on hand throughout the day, highlighting the key attributes of Sogefi’s product portfolio.
OSCA
OSCA has a demonstration car tucked away in a garage waiting to show off OSCA’s potential.
BAILCAST
How to fit a stretchy CV boot using the Duragun air operated tool, plus how to fit a stretchy boot to a tripod joint.
PNEUMATIC COMPONENTS LTD
Demonstrations of its new digital tyre inflator, the ACCURA MK4.
JHM BUTTS
Demonstrations of its air operated coil spring compressors and wheel aligner
