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Your one stop shop to support your business. Omnihub is LKQ Euro Car Parts’ content hub for independent garages, where you can access help and resources designed to help your day-to-day operations and recovery post Covid19. Whether it’s the latest Garage Support Newsletter or information on the next service to grow your business, its all there. We’ll continue to keep the content up to date with the latest industry trends, our top tips for supporting your business, as well downloadable resources that you can access and download as you need.

Need a new ramp to service greater demand? Is your diagnostics tool is outdated? Can’t offer Air Con servicing?

Every garage owner or technician will be presented with a car that will require access to technical data and information. The job will then need to be estimated in hours and parts. Several tools and options are available, like access to the internet and other sources (e.g manuals). But by having a single source of accurate technical information and up to 4 users simultaneously using the system, there is no waiting around for technicians, whilst other colleagues are using it. HaynePro consists of several modules to complete daily tasks including Identification Data, Maintenance, Repair Data, Electronics and Smartpack.

Our Workshop Solutions team is on hand to fit your workshop out with the latest tools you need to be the garage of now and be prepared for the future. Download our latest brochure now.

Garage Preparation

First impressions are important, and it may have been a while since you spruced your garage up. The first thing customers notice is the front of your garage so you should make sure your signage is eye catching and stands out from your competitors. Make sure your frontage and car park are clear of any litter and old parts. Make sure cleanliness is a priority in your business because any sign of dirt or disorganisation could turn customers away. This includes making sure the garage floor is painted, reception areas are clean and welcoming as well as ensuring there is a good level of hygiene.

Taking control and evolving your workshop couldn’t be easier in today’s digital world. Businesses up and down the country are looking for ways to become more efficient, and with a cloud-based Garage Management Software (GMS) package, you’ll be able to control all aspects of your business from anywhere – literally, from the garage, at home or even on the go! How can CarSys help your garage?

CLOUD BASED CarSys is entirely cloud based meaning that no installation is required and access is possible from any device with internet connectivity. All updates are downloaded automatically without affecting the performance of the GMS EFFICIENT GARAGE MANAGEMENT Manage jobs, technician availability and new bookings easily whilst allowing customers to book their repairs online ONLINE PARTS ORDERING Order any required parts directly from CarSys quicker and easier than ever before by using LKQ Euro Car Parts market leading catalogue SIMPLE QUOTE AND INVOICING From CarSys, direct to your customers, without face to face contact ACCOUNTING INTEGRATION Stay on top of your accounting via integration to your Sage, Xero and Quickbooks online book-keeping software INTEGRATED VEHICLE TECHNICAL INFORMATION Including service schedules and repair times, fluids and capacities, technical manuals and much more. All provided by HaynesPro SIMPLE STOCK CONTROL Manage stock levels and orders directly within CarSys

Your tools need to meet the demand of billable hours and the varied amount of jobs in the workshop. A range of tools to meet your everyday workshop demands. Our monthly Tools Torque offers you the latest Milwaukee, Sealey and Laser tools to get the job done.

You want your technicians to be the best that they can be and we want to support you with that goal. Our host of MOT courses from CPDs to Level 3 Accreditation ensure you have the best training possible available. That’s not all – with our Gold, Silver and Bronze training packages you get a huge range of courses for 12 months and all for a one off annual payment.

Trying to effectively plan your resource at the best of times can be tricky, and so we appreciate trying to do it in the midst of the current situation is particularly challenging. To help provide resource for jobs that might require special skills on various makes and models, our partner Auto Tech Recruit has a wide depth of pre-screened highly skilled technicians available on temporary or permanent placements. Whether it’s a short-term solution for peak MOT seasons, or times when businesses need a helping hand to reduce downtime of ramps to keep work moving through the workshop, they could be worth a look. To find out more, you can call 01234 603 119 or email hello@autotechrecruit.co.uk.

Autotech Academy is a unique initiative which offers Level 2-3 college students a route into the automotive industry and supports a college’s automotive course offering. Created by an award-winning company with strong motor sector experience and links, Autotech Academy is set to fill the automotive skills funnel, while providing college leavers, through a paid internship, with a solid foothold on the career ladder. Within three to twelve months (depending on a job role), the paid interns will be equipped with all the necessary experience to complement their college learning and any additional tooling and training which will help them make the transition into full-time, well-paid permanent employment.

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