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LKQ Academy is the biggest and best automotive training provider in the UK. Offering the widest range of eLearning and practical training to up-skill you and your team.
Over 10,000 courses delivered since 2018
2025 Training Prospectus
We provide:
• Full range of IMI Accreditations for your workshop • Practical training at locations nationwide • More training venues than any other provider
• Online and face to face training on the latest technology • All your technical and business needs in one place • 24/7 access to a learning and development management system.
Boost Your Workshop
Once you have registered, the next step is to take our skills assessment where you will have access to a comprehensive skills overview to help you understand where and how to develop your skills. Our free skills assessment allows you and technicians to review strengths and weaknesses across 10 key areas. Register with LKQ Academy and get a free Skills Assessment
■ Hybrid & Electric Vehicles ■ Electrics & Diagnostics ■ Aircon & F-Gas ■ Tyre Fitting & TPMS
■ Brakes ■ Steering & Suspension ■ ADAS ■ Powertrain
■ Petrol Engines ■ Diesel Engines
01. Hybrid / EV
Target
Skill
02. Electrics & Diagnostics
10. Diesel Engine
09. Petrol Engine
03. Aircon & F-Gas
04. Tyre Fitting & TPMS
08.Powertrain
05. Brakes
07. ADAS
06. Steering & Suspension
Identify your training opportunities with LKQ Academy. Register today to complete your Skills Assessment for free.
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Boost Your Workshop Don’t just take our word for it…
COURSE
RATING
Andy Savva
5
Service Technician Air Con diagnostics
4.9
4.9
Hybrid/EV
4.8
Diagnostic Road to Success
4.7
Bosch
4.7
LUK DSG LUK INA
4.7
4.7
Service Advisor Customer Experience
MOT Tester
“Excellent instructor with a real wealth of valuable knowledge, you can tell he knows his stuff when it comes to MOT testing, he has an engaging teaching style which makes what would have been a very dry subject interesting and engaging. Very happy with the course and
“Course was good, gave me ideas on what I can do to make our business better and make the customer journey more enjoyable.” Workshop Controller “Absolutely phenomenal course. Amazing content and information. Discussions were really informative. Brilliant course for myself as a young business owner.” Diagnostics “Great course delivered brilliantly, plenty of good test procedures to take back to the workshop.” Business Management “I really enjoyed this course. Walking away feeling confident on how to turn my business around. Mike really took the time to explain in detail and made the information easy to understand without feeling overwhelmed. Would recommend highly.”
the way it’s been delivered by Rob!” Hybrid Level 2 & 3
“Provided me with the ability to work on hybrid vehicles safely and confidently.” Diagnostics “The instructor was brilliant and put the course together and across in a way the was easy to understand and had patience if you got stuck” Workshop Controller
“The trainer is great at delivering the courses. Enjoyed everyone I’ve attended. Highly recommend. Really nice and helpful. Presented in a way that can be understood. Thank you!!”
Winner Partner of the Year LKQ Euro Car Parts at the IMI ANNUAL DINNER & AWARDS 2023
Start your training journey today, go to www.lkqacademy.co.uk
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Memberships
The best value way to
• More courses and more training venues than anyone else • Flexibility to change and adapt as your team does • Train your whole team for less than £3 per day • Lunch included on many of our practical training courses. Workshop Level Memberships The perfect solution to up-skill your entire workshop
Thinking about joining us? Make sure to check out our locations on lkqacademy.co.uk to see which courses are available in your area.
Bronze 263990080
Gold 263990060
6 Practical Training days + 6 eLearning courses. £ 999 .00 £83 .25 per month*
15 Practical Training days + 15 eLearning courses. £ 1,999 .00 £166 .58 per month*
Silver 263990070
Platinum 263990000
10 Practical Training days + 10 eLearning courses. £ 1,499 .00 £124 .92 per month*
20 Practical Training days + 20 eLearning courses. £ 2,499 .00 £208 .25 per month*
Direct Debit option also available – spread the cost over 12 months
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Memberships train you or your team
Individual Level Memberships Choose the right membership to up-skill one person in your team
• More training venues than anyone else • More courses to choose from than anyone else • Train an individual for less than £2 per day • Lunch included on many of our practical training courses.
Thinking about joining us? Make sure to check out our locations on lkqacademy.co.uk to see which courses are available in your area.
Bronze 263990030
Gold 263990010 Unlimited Practical Training days
3 Practical Training days + 2 eLearning courses. £ 649 .00 £54 .08 per month*
+ 5 eLearning courses. £ 999 .00 £83 .28 per month*
Silver 263990020
Platinum 263990050
5 Practical Training days + 3 eLearning courses. £ 849 .00 £70 .75 per month*
20 Practical Training days + 20 eLearning courses. £ 1,499 .00 £124 .92 per month*
Direct Debit option also available – spread the cost over 12 months
Book your place today www.lkqacademy.co.uk
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Boost Your Workshop Diagnostic Road to Success Aimed at Technicians looking to enhance the skills they have and learn new ones Today’s vehicles are complex machines, loaded with sophisticated technology and designed to make driving them effortless and trouble-free. Being able to diagnose faults can often be challenging so using the most suitable tools within a process will save time and ensure accurate diagnosis. This 13-day Diagnostic Tech programme supports budding technicians take that next step in their career and become a qualified diagnostic technician.
Communication Networks -Can Bus - DRTS 1 day
Essential Electrics - DRTS 2 day
Advanced Braking - DRTS 1 day
(Battery) Smart Charging & Stop Start - DRTS 1 day
Diesel Engine Management Systems - DRTS 2 day
Multimeter & Oscilloscopes - DRTS 1 day
Chassis Control Systems and Four-Wheel Alignment - DRTS 2 day
Petrol Engine Management Systems - DRTS 2 day
Diagnostic Test Procedures - DRTS 2 day
ADAS Technology & Theory - DRTS 1 day
Emission Control Systems - DRTS 2 day
1 Day Courses £ 199 .00 PER CANDIDATE
2 Day Courses £ 299 .00 PER CANDIDATE
Included in our training memberships
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
Lunch included
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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Boost Your Workshop Diagnostic Road to Success
What this course covers
Essential Electrics – DRTS – 2 Day This is the 1st course of the diagnostic road to success, on this course you will enhance your electrical knowledge, control methods and introduction into high voltage systems. Multimeter and Oscilloscopes – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 2 of the programme and covers the fundamental skills of using a multimeter and an Oscilloscope to ensure diagnostic accuracy. The course will take you from the basic concept through testing circuits leading to sensors and actuators and multiplex networks and fault finding Chassis Control Systems – DRTS – 1 Day This is course 3 in the programme, with the focus shifting to the chassis systems and its affiliated operating systems, including ABS, Traction Control, Different steering systems and the modern suspension set up. We begin to understanding the maintenance responsibility’s and affected repairs. We then move onto understanding of diagnosis and first time fix with these various systems. Steering Geometry and 4 Wheel Alignment – DRTS – 1 Day This is course 4 in the programme, this time we deep dive into the importance of correct vehicle alignment. Many modern systems rely on the correct geometry set up. Understanding the various angles and set-up principles will ensure vehicles are correctly set up for maximum safety and component longevity. ADAS Technology and Theory – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 5 in the programme and is designed to give you the skills and knowledge to identify vehicles that have an ADAS system and how this new technology will impact your workshop and the end user Advanced Braking – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 6 and is often a subject that is neglected when it comes to training, yet these systems have developed dramatically over the years with the increase of ADAS systems, electronic parking brakes and TMPS. This is also an area of workshop that can cause a large number of returns due to poor fitment, this can have an impact on both customer satisfaction and first time fixes.
Diesel Engine Management Systems – 2 Day This is course 7 of the diagnostic programme, diesel engines and their systems cause workshops the most issues with over 35% of calls that come into our technical helpline being diesel related. On this course you will cover and learn new skills in low and high-pressure systems, injectors, induction and fault finding leading nicely into emission control .This is a must have course of any technician Diesel Systems Emission Control – DRTS – 2 Day This is course number 8 and follows on from the diesel engine management course 8. Workshops are seeing more and more diagnostic issues around Add Blue, NOx and blocked DPFs which is reducing productivity and 1st time fixes. This course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge required to work on these systems and repair the faults. Petrol Engine Management Systems – DRTS – 2 Day This is course number 9 and covers petrol and direct injection systems and moves through to ignition, induction and emission systems. With the decline in diesel and increase of petrol vehicles on the UK roads knowledge in these areas will serve any technician well for years to come Communication Networks – Can Bus – 1 Day This is course number 10 on the programme. This course is vital to any diagnostic technician due to the increasing number of ECU’s in a modern vehicle. This course will give you a strong understanding on networking and topology looking at CAN resistance and voltage. Smart Charging and Stop Start – DRTS – 1 Day This is course number 11 on the programme. Battery testing and replacement is a massive growth area in any modern workshop with 40% of all breakdowns being battery related. There has been a large reduction in DIY battery replacement due to coding required on most start stop batteries, understanding how batteries work and having the ability to articulate this to the end user will help reduce battery failures for your customer in the future Diagnostic Test Procedures Inc Oscilloscope – 2 Day This is the final course of the programme and brings together all the skills learned in the course leading up to this final course. Over these two days you will learn how to fault find using a diagnostic tool and truly be able to interpret information the tool is providing you and where to look next before recommending parts to be replaced.
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Bosch Training Programmes Accredited by the IMI, each training module gives the technician an industry-recognised qualification while building knowledge and working towards the end goal of a final IMI Assessment. Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme Boost Your Workshop
CS
Commercial Skills
VSB
Body Systems
VSC
Chassis Systems
VSD
Diesel Systems
VSE
Electrical Systems
VSG
Gasoline Systems
VSH
Hybrid & Electric
VSTD
Tech Diagnostic
*(not included in memberships)
VSE 1 Essential Test Procedures 2 day
CS 1 Customer Care 2 days
Complimentary 3 Year IMI Membership &
Professional Registration
VSB 26 Automotive Air Conditioning Systems Diagnosis 2 days
VSTD 9 Oscilloscope Operation & Signal Test Method 2 days VSTD 52 Engine Operation & Measuring of Components 1 day VSG 18 Engine Management: Diagnosis of Systems & Components 2 days
VSB 8 Airbag &
Supplementary Safety Systems 2 days
VSC 6 Braking & Chassis Systems, ABS & ESP 2 days
VSH 267 Hybrid & Electrical Vehicle Systems 3 days
VSC 28 Steering Geometry & Four Wheel Alignment 1 day VSB 40 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Diagnosis 1 day
VSD 12 Essential Diesel Knowledge 2 days
VSG 11 Gasoline Direct Injection System Diagnosis 2 days
VSD 15 Common Rail System Diagnosis 2 days
IMI Accreditation Assessment* 1 day
Courses can be selected as part of our memberships
Accredited training 25 days of training + 1 day IMI Accredited Assessment
Lunch included
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Bosch Training Programmes Boost Your Workshop
The Bosch Master Technician Programme epitomises the uppermost echelon in Bosch automotive technical training. Content of these courses is at a premium level and we thoroughly recommend attendance of the Bosch Diagnostic Technician Programme, prior to undertaking these modules. Bosch Master Technician Programme
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN PROGRAMME
VSB
Body Systems
VSC
Chassis Systems
VSD
Diesel Systems
VSE
Electrical Systems
VSB10 Vehicle Networking Systems 2 days
VSG
Gasoline Systems
VSB47 ADAS Advanced System Diagnosis 2 days
VSH
Hybrid & Electric
VSTD
Tech Diagnostic
VSE60 Introduction to Modern Electronics & Programming
VSB53 Body Control Systems, & Climate Control 2 days
VSC13 Braking & Chassis
Systems Advanced 2 days
2 days
VSE61 Modern
VSG14 Engine Management Advanced 2 days
VSTD54 Control Unit Programming using KTS 2 days
Electronics and Microcontroller Programming
2 days
VSE55 Battery Management Smart Charge & 48V Systems 2 days
VSG17 Gasoline Emissions Analysis 2 days VSD23 Diesel Emissions Analysis 2 days
IMI Master Tech Bosch PRC Master Tech Bosch Master Tech Plus
*(not included in memberships)
VSH28 Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems 2 Days + ½ Day
IMI Accreditation Assessment* 1 day
Courses can be selected as part of our memberships
Accredited training Three options for training + 1 day IMI Accredited Assessment
Lunch included
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Expert Training The UK’s 2024 EV Market Share The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market reached a significant milestone in 2024, with EVs claiming a record 19.6% market share. This growth was primarily driven by fleet registrations, marking a pivotal moment for the automotive industry. However, despite the increase in market share, private consumer demand remains weak. In fact, only one in ten private buyers opted for an EV, mirroring the levels seen during the pandemic.
Challenges ahead:
Government support is crucial to sustain the growth and meet EV targets
Private sector demand is essential to achieve broader EV adoption
Key statistics from SMMT:
19.6%
+2.6%
New car registrations reach 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year
EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but figure still below mandated levels
Private consumer demand contracts to levels last seen in pandemic with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024
Industry welcomes review of mandate regulation but warns current demand will not deliver ambition without government support
Read the full findings from SMMT
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Hybrid and electric vehicle sales are rising fast Hybrid Level 2/3 and 4 Boost Your Workshop
Don’t get left behind when it comes to servicing and repairing hybrid and electric vehicles (EV). With government plans to cut emissions by stopping the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 and multiple car manufacturers such as Volvo and Ford committing to a 100% electric range by 2035, the change is inevitable. There is no doubt that hybrid and EV’s will become the vehicle of choice over the coming years and beyond.
72% of technicians in the UK are not trained to work on Hybrid and EV’s.
Britain’s switch to EV’s continues to gather pace, with a record one in five new car registrations now plug-ins*.
Electric Vehicle HV Battery Analysis, Diagnosis & Repair 263776990 ■ Completion of Level 4 IMI Award In Electric/Hybrid required Level 2 & 3 IMI Award In Electric/Hybrid 263773020 ■ Routine maintenance activities, vehicle system repair and replacement. Two day course LEVEL 2 & 3 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 549 .00
Electric Vehicle HV System Problem Solving, Analysis, Diagnosis & Repair 263776890 ■ Completion of Level 4 IMI Award In Electric/Hybrid required Level 4 IMI Award In Electric/Hybrid 263773040 ■ The diagnosis, testing and repair of electric/hybrid vehicles and components. Two day course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 549 .00
Included in our training memberships
Included in our training memberships
PER CANDIDATE
PER CANDIDATE
Lunch included
Lunch included
Enhance your EV skills with our Level 4 Add-on courses
Included in our training memberships
Included in our training memberships
PER CANDIDATE
PER CANDIDATE
Two day course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 495 .00
Two day course LEVEL 4 = 14 IMI CREDITS £ 495 .00
Lunch included
Lunch included
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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Boost Your Workshop Becoming an EV Workshop
Getting you, your staff and your workshop Electric Vehicle ready Electrify Your Expertise! Becoming an EV Workshop Business
Not only have we got the right technical courses to get you and your staff EV ready – your workshop can now take it’s first steps into the future of automotive and unleash the power of electric vehicles with the launch of the 2 day becoming an EV workshop business course in partnership with our partners at T10 Automotive.
This new course will put you and your workshop on the road to success and starts with embracing electric vehicles – you’ll dive deep into the world of EVs and unlock a world of opportunities for your garage. During this course we’ll cover topics such as:
■ Discover Financial Objectives: Learn how embracing electric vehicles can sky-rocket your revenue and enhance your bottom line. From increased service demand to tapping into government incentives, we’ll show you how to drive your profits forward ■ Embrace Customer Objectives: Understand the evolving needs and expectations of today’s environmentally conscious clientele. Learn to offer exceptional EV services, build trust, and create customer loyalty that drives repeat business ■ Ignite Internal Objectives: Foster a culture of innovation within your garage. Equip your team with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the fast paced world of EV maintenance and repair. Boost employee morale and create a high-performance work environment
■ Experience Learning Outcomes: Offer strategies for promoting and growing an EV specialist business, ensuring you stand out as a leader in the electrified automotive landscape. From targeted marketing campaigns that highlight your expertise in EV maintenance and repair to establishing strategic partnerships with charging station providers, we’ll guide you through proven tactics to expand your customer base and enhance your reputation.
PER CANDIDATE £ 299 .00 2 Day Course
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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Tech for Non-Tech Hybrid/EV’s Explained Overview
With EV’s becoming more and more common in the vehicle park, the technology and terminology has changed, there is a lack of understanding for both non technical Staff and Customers. With confidence, would you like to engage, support, and reassure your customers by having the knowledge and confidence to understand how EV’s work and can be used. How best to charge your EV, what the best option, Plug-in, Hybrid, or full EV? All of the questions and more will be addressed in our new ‘EV Explained’ 1 day course for ‘Front of House’ customer facing staff .
This will include the following:
Target Audience:
■ Vehicle Types ■ Vehicle drive formats ■ Electricity explained ■ Battery Technology ■ Legislation ■ What is Regenerative Braking/Self-Charging?
■ Service Advisors ■ Part Advisors ■ Sale Staff ■ Front of House Staff ■ Department Management ■ Anyone that encounters a customer face to face or by telephone
■ Charging Methods & Ways to Charge ■ Customer Relationship Management
Learning outcomes:
■ On completion of this course you will be able to qualify your customers, understand the different types of Electrically propelled vehicles, their platforms, features and benefits. How they work, the terminology used for Hybrid/EV’s and be aware of the risks of Hybrid/EV’s. What is the best way to look after a Hybrid/EV, the best driving style, the types of chargers and the different charge methods. This will enable you to be more confident in the world of Hybrid/EV’s and to give your customers the reassurance they are talking to and dealing with the right people/business.
£ 299 .00
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
PER CANDIDATE
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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Air Conditioning Boost Your Workshop
More and more vehicles now have air conditioning and climate control as standard, with this viewed as an important comfort system by vehicle owners We offer a number of courses varying from basic principles of air conditioning systems, through to refrigerant handling (F-Gas) training ensuring you stay qualified and able to work with R134A ‘old gas’.
Cooling & Climate Systems - Understanding Vehicle Air Conditioning 263778940
Course content: ■ Systems overview (block valve, orifice, CO 2 , etc.) ■ System run-through (block valve) ■ System diagnostic through temperature ■ Component run-through (light) ■ Oil overview ■ UV dye overview ■ Refrigerant overview ■ Flushing overview ■ Tooling appropriate for this level.
■ Systems run-through of block valve, orifice & dual AC system ■ Diagnostics through pressure and temperature ■ In-depth component training ■ System controls including sensors ■ Practical training ■ Tooling appropriate for this level.
£ 199 .00
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
PER CANDIDATE
L3 Refrigerant Handling VRQ (F-Gas) 263771230
Lunch included This course has been specifically designed to provide the knowledge, training and qualification necessary to satisfy EU legislation in the mobile air conditioning market. ■ Introduction to Automotive Air Conditioning ■ Basic heat processes ■ Pressure and temperature relationships ■ The refrigeration cycle and system ■ Refrigerant Flushing ■ Plus more £ 250 .00 PER CANDIDATE
Included in our training memberships
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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Boost Your Workshop
Not available as part of the membership packages
Advanced Driver Assistance Programmes (ADAS) There are approximately 4.5 million Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) enabled vehicles in the UK, according to Thatcham Research. Calibration is required whenever a sensor’s aim is disturbed in any way. This can occur because of collision or in a bodyshop due to a windshield replacement, suspension repair or wheel alignment. All repairers should follow the UK Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair of ADAS equipped vehicles. This is a 2 day course that covers the training and accreditation to be a qualified ADAS technician. As of 2016, new vehicles require a minimum of two ADAS systems fitted to qualify for a 5-Star NCAP Safety Rating. This course covers operation and calibration using a CSC Tool, a comprehensive multi-brand bodyshop tool for calibrating camera and radar-based Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS). Course description
Course content day 1 ■ Understanding ADAS and ADAS Sensors ■ Relationship To Vehicle Alignment and ADAS ■ Effects of Incorrect Calibration ■ Effects on Other Related Systems ■ When a Calibration Should Take Place ■ How To Perform a Dynamic Calibrations ■ How To Perform a Static Calibration ■ Post Calibration
This IMI Accreditation is designed to ensure that the technician has the ability to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It demonstrates the technician’s ability to identify and correctly interpret information relating to a specific vehicle and its ADAS features to determine which method of calibration is required. Course content day 2 ■ Safe working practices and H&S guidelines ■ Technical information sources ■ Types of ADAS diagnostic equipment ■ Relevant tools and equipment for calibration
■ The calibration environment, targets, lighting and radar boards ■ Types of sensors and their functions. Optical, Radar, Lidar and Ultra-sonic This course is held in: English
PER CANDIDATE £ 599 .00 FROM
Lunch included
Course level: Professional Course duration: 2 Days.
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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■ More venues than any other provider ■ Find a course local to you. Become a MOT Tester Boost Your Workshop
MOT Tester IMI Level 2 263771650
(Classes 4 & 7) This qualification is for individuals who want, or need to become MOT testers. To be eligible to undertake this qualification in order to be an MOT Tester, a learner must: ■ Have a current and full UK driving licence for the vehicle classes they want to test ■ Be a skilled mechanic with at least 4 years full-time employment in the service and repair of the vehicle types to be tested (apprentices who have been employed for 4 years are eligible) ■ Have no unspent convictions for criminal offences connected with the MOT testing scheme, the motor trade, or involving acts of violence / intimidation ■ To become a nominated tester (NT) for class 3, 4, 5 or 7 vehicles candidates must also have an ‘appropriate’ qualification. If you don't have the appropriate qualification to undertake the tester qualification we can provide this for you. Ask our experts by calling the number below. Course goals and objectives The content of the qualification includes: ■ Working safely within a vehicle test centre ■ Communicating with colleagues and customers ■ How to manage and maintain their CPD ■ Carrying out pre-test checks ■ Carrying out an MOT test.
FROM £ 899 .00 PER CANDIDATE
2 Day Course
Lunch included
Level 3 Accreditation
MOT Manager
FROM £ 599 .00 PER CANDIDATE
FROM £ 599 .00 PER CANDIDATE
Lunch included
Lunch included
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Boost Your Workshop
MOT CPD Courses
MOT season starts 1st April and ends 31st March. Complete your CPD assessment within this window - don’t leave until the last minute
Why do I need my MOT CPD? This is compulsory training in order to retain your MOT tester status.
Over 1,000 MOT testers are removed from the register by the DVSA every year for not completing their CPD on time. This means they are unable to conduct any MOT testing until they have completed the outstanding CPD and been re-observed off by the DVSA, which can take months. This year the annual CPD requires 3 hours of online learning and the normal exam with a required pass mark of 80%
Motorcycle MOT Annual Training and Assessment
Light Vehicle MOT Annual Training and Assessment
263250040
263250020
ONLINE TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT 2025/2026
ONLINE ASSESSMENT ONLY 202 5 /202 6
£ 59 .85 +VAT (members) £63.00 +VAT (non members)
£ 59 .85 +VAT (members) £63.00 +VAT (non members)
FROM
FROM
Included in our training memberships
Included in our training memberships
PER CANDIDATE
PER CANDIDATE
Light Vehicle MOT Annual Training Only
Motorcycle MOT Annual Training Only
263250030
263250010
ROUTINE REFRESHER CLASSROOM BASED TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT 2025/2026 A comprehensive course including a full MOT Tester Routine Demonstration.
CLASSROOM BASED TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT 2025/2026
£ 32 .30 +VAT (members) £38.00 +VAT (non members)
£ 32 .30 +VAT (members) £38.00 +VAT (non members)
FROM
FROM
Included in our training memberships
Included in our training memberships
PER CANDIDATE
PER CANDIDATE
Don’t forget you can complete your CPD any time from 1st April until 31st March
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Boost Your Workshop LUK & Essential Training
LUK Dry Double Clutch (DSG) Repair Solutions & Transmission Technology 263776650
The aim of the course is to gain a full understanding of all present-day clutch systems, release systems and dual mass flywheels. Course content
■ Concentric slave cylinders ■ Clutch failure diagnosis and best practice ■ Dual mass flywheels, why they are fitted, construction & operation ■ Dual mass flywheel testing & failure diagnosis ■ How dry double clutch technology works ■ Development history.
■ Schaeffler company introduction ■ Manufacturing trends & challenges ■ The purposes of a clutch ■ Clutch types, construction & operation ■ Self-adjusting clutches, construction & operation ■ Release systems
PER CANDIDATE £ 349 .00 2 Day Course
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
Accreditation
INA Timing Drive Technology Workshop 263776660
A full overview of belting systems in the modern vehicle and how all the components are designed to work in harmony. Course content
■ Schaeffler company introduction ■ Let’s talk Torque ■ Manufacturing trends & challenges ■ Belting developments ■ The most common misconceptions and fitting errors
■ INA front end auxiliary drive systems & components including pulley decoupler ■ INA timing drive all associated components and typical set up procedures ■ INA cooling systems, switchable, electric pumps & thermal management systems.
PER CANDIDATE £ 249 .00 1 Day Course
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
Accreditation
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Boost Your Workshop Key Programming This course is designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge and skills required for automotive key programming, immobiliser system diagnostics, and key cutting.
By the end of the course, technicians will be able to:
1. U nderstand Alarm/Immobiliser System Components • Learn to identify and understand the key
4. Vehicle Cloning and Key Generation • Gain a comprehensive understanding of key cloning using the Keytool Max Pro and generating Xhorse universal remotes to meet the growing demand for key services in the automotive industry.
components of a vehicle’s immobiliser system and how they work together to control vehicle access and starting.
2. Transponder Chip Diagnostics • Acquire the skills to read vehicle keys, assess the condition of transponder chips, determine their type, and evaluate their suitability for cloning or programming. 3. Key Cutting and Programming • Master the practical techniques for key cutting with the Xhorse Dolphin 2, and programming keys using the OBDSTAR G3 ensuring proper functionality and compatibility with immobiliser systems. Learn functions such as pin code reading and making dealers keys.
5. Practical Application of Key Programming Tools
• Learn to use specialized key programming tools and equipment effectively, ensuring technicians are prepared for real-world automotive key programming and cutting tasks.
1 Day Course £ 199 .00 Per Candidate Lunch included
Included in our membership packages
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Boost Your Workshop
Introduction to Car Tyre Fitting 263776650 Course Information & Summary
This training module is for technicians who are starting their role as a tyre technician in a retail garage / fast fit environment.
The module deals with an introduction to car tyre basics including tyre functions, sidewall markings, construction and manufacture, tyre law and tyre / vehicle technology. The module also includes instruction and a practical assessment (where possible) on safe working on vehicles (jacking / wheel removal etc), fitting and repairing car tyres.
Who is it for:
Course Content:
■ Tyre technicians / apprentices who are either new to the tyre industry or who simply wish to refresh their tyre knowledge.
■ Tyre History ■ Tyre Functions ■ Tyre Sidewall markings ■ Tyre Law ■ Construction & Manufacturing ■ Tyre Labelling ■ TPMS Overview
Benefit to Company:
■ Increase / Refresh delegates knowledge of tyres ■ Training certificate from an industry recognised organisation ■ Training on tyre fitting away from the pressures of the work environment ■ Staff development
■ Tyre Fitting ■ Tyre Repairs
Lunch included PER CANDIDATE £ 199 .00
Included in our training memberships
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Boost Your Workshop
Advanced Car Tyre Fitting, Sales Techniques and TPMS 263779310 Course Information & Summary
This training module is for technicians who have completed the level 2 module or are already experienced working in the tyre industry but may never have attended any specific tyre training courses. The module includes a brief recap of level 2 module content plus an insight into the more advanced tyre information such as runflat tyres, tyres for Electric Vehicles, TPMS programming, ADAS etc. The module also includes instruction and a practical assessment (where possible) on TPMS programming and vehicle alignment (where equipment allows).
■ Tyre technicians who are currently working in the tyre fitting industry and are looking to expand knowledge of the more technical aspects of the role. Who is it for: ■ Increase / Refresh delegates knowledge of tyres ■ Awareness of new tyre technology (EV tyres etc.) ■ Training certificate from an industry recognised organisation ■ Training on tyre fitting away from the pressures of the work environment ■ Staff development Benefit to Company:
Course Content:
■ Level 2 course recap / refresh ■ New technology (silent tyres / EV tyres etc) ■ ADAS explanation ■ Runflat tyre technology ■ TPMS fitting ■ TPMS Programming ■ Tyre Fitting including runflat ■ Tyre Repairs ■ Alignment (where possible)
Lunch included PER CANDIDATE £ 199 .00
Included in our training memberships
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Boost Your Workshop Technical Helpline Got a technical question? Unsure about how to repair a fault?
Over half a million fault
resolutions at your fingertips
What do you get access to? ■ ■ Repair manuals ■ ■ Circuit diagrams ■ ■ Parts catalogues ■ ■ Component locations ■ ■ Real OEM portals ■ ■ Diagnostic assistance ■ ■ Technical information ■ ■ General troubleshooting and repairs ■ ■ Master technicians at the end of the phone 12 month subscription from only £119 per month
The LKQ Academy provides its members with fast, easy access to the technical information and training they need to stay at the forefront of technology and give them a competitive edge in the marketplace. Or, more simply, we put a team of master technicians in your workshop, whenever you need them.
The LKQ Academy Helpline is an online diagnostic database and reference library that gives you access to over half a million technical queries resolved over the last 10 years.
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Boost Your Workshop Technical Helpline Top enquiries by vehicle system in 2023
Diesel Engine
34.27%
Petrol Engine
15.86%
Diesel Engine 34.27%
Electricity
13.75%
Electricity 13.75%
Comfort
11.42%
Transmission
7.85%
Brakes
4.87%
Security
3.86%
Petrol Engine 15.86%
Body
1.88%
Suspension
1.85%
Steering
1.74%
Various
1.73%
100% Electric Engine
0.33%
Programmings & Resets
0.30%
Service Plan
0.27%
Hydrogen Engine
0.03%
Top enquiries by vehicle model in 2023
Ford Transit V363
8.25%
Polo V
4.21%
Range Rover Evoque
8.25%
Mercedes Class C
4.21%
VW Golf VII
7.14%
Ford Transit Custom V362
3.73%
Ford Focus III
6.75%
BMW 1 Series
3.73%
Nissan Qashqai II SUV
6.35%
Peugeot 208 I
3.65%
Ford Ranger
5.63%
Jaguar XF I
3.57%
Discovery Sport
5.63%
Fiat 500 (312)
3.57%
Ford Fiesta VI
5.48%
Vauxhall Vivaro
3.49%
Ford Transit
5.08%
Citroen C4 Picasso II
3.49%
Discovery IV
4.44%
Range Rover Sport II
3.33%
Transit V363 (Illustration purposes only)
Range Rover Evoque (Illustration purposes only)
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Boost Your Workshop Garage Services Running a successful workshop business involves much more than just staying up to date with the latest ADAS or MOT courses. Whilst they’re critically important it is just as wise to invest in training to improve the financial, marketing and customer focused sides of your business. Luckily, we have a number of courses available that offer just that. About Andy – The Garage Inspector Andy has a true passion is supporting the aftermarket to ensure they stay competitive and profitable at the same time. His unique set of courses held over 4 days have glowing reviews that you can see by visiting www.thegarageinspector.com/testimonials or view the hundreds of comments Andy gets on his videos and posts online. The courses Andy delivers have been developed over the last four years, as it became more apparent that many garage businesses were good are repairing vehicles but just lacked general business skills. These are intended to bridge the gap and are aimed at owner/managers, service managers, service reception/advisors, and technicians. This 4 day programme is broken down into two, 2 day courses and is not only aimed at
business owners but anyone in your business that you feel giving them the ability to understand all aspects of the garage will support you and take your business to the next level.
Courses available 1 1 Day Financial Understanding Essentials for the Garage Business 2 1 Day Marketing and Brand Identity Essentials for the Garage Business 3 1 Day Effective Leadership and Quality Management Essentials 4 1 Day Customer Excellence and Front of House Essentials for the Garage Business
£496
£496
£496
£496
“I can assure everyone they will not be disappointed with the content and delivery of these courses” Andy Savva
Limited availability through membership packages
5 1 Day Financial Mastery and Lean Workshop for Technicians
£496
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Boost Your Workshop
Whether you’re interested in filling up your service bays with your ideal customers, implementing proven systems that will make your business far more productive, building a team of superstar advisors and technicians, or understanding exactly where your numbers need to be, Andy will help you reach your goals. Better yet, he will do so in a way that has a positive impact on your employees, your customers, your community, and our industry. Andy provides a comprehensive range of automotive industry-orientated training programmes focused on the improvement of people and processes within your business. Andy covers a number of well-established management tools and skills for the independent aftermarket and retail sector to enhance service and business performance. As an automotive expert, Andy has years of both practical and academic knowledge, and experience, coupled with an unrivalled passion for the automotive aftermarket sector. This allows Andy to truly understand the client’s needs to deliver successful assignment completion and developing new business out of that success. Garage Services How The Garage Inspector can help you and your garage
Don’t just take our word for it Ally Tom
Barry
“Superb couple of days with you Andy Savva. Witty, insightful and passionate as always about our trade. Thank you so much for all you do for us, you’re a top man!!”
“Great training. Without doubt the best training I’ve ever been on. Priceless experience, thank you Andy. ”
“Haven known Andy for a few years now but never attended any of his training I feel I gotta say shame on me!! I should’ve been on this years ago so helpful. I could’ve been further along on our journey at Lawson AutoTech . So much information. Don’t delay like I did get yourself onto his next event. ”
Rachael
Tom
Stevie
“We attended the Financial Understanding and Marketing Essentials course and it was a real eye opener! Andy explained things very well and helped us understand what we need to do to improve our own business. Looking forward to any future courses we can arrange! Thank you again for all your help.”
“Just attended the two day financial and marketing course in Nottingham. One of the greatest courses I have ever been on would recommend to any garage owners to get booked on. The quality of the content and the delivery were impeccable. Andy delivered a great course with passion and enthusiasm second to none. Can’t wait for the next one. Truly inspiring keep up the good work.”
“Thank you very much for the last 2 days Sir. I think the most valuable business course I’ve ever attended, without a doubt.”
New on-line courses now available
Prices shown exclude VAT.
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Boost Your Workshop Business Management - Road To Success
Course description
Delivered by T10 Automotive, this transformative two-day course is tailored for business owners and leaders in the automotive industry. This course is a gateway to mastering the dynamics of a rapidly evolving market, marrying cutting-edge technology with evolving consumer behaviours. The expertly designed program aims not just to equip you with adaptive strategies but to ensure your business stands out as a leader, driving sustained growth and profitability in the challenging automotive landscape.
Course Objectives:
Benefits for Attendees:
■ Day 1: Re-imagining and Reinventing Your Business Model Cultivating an Exceptional Brand Culture • Immerse in strategies to build a resonant brand culture, aligning your team’s vision and values with business objectives. Strategically Promoting Your Brand • Learn innovative marketing and brand promotion techniques that resonate in the digital age. understanding how to integrate them into your business model for enhanced customer engagement. Understanding Your People, Products, and Place • Delve into the core elements of your business – your team, your offerings, and your operational environment – to optimise performance and customer experience. ■ Day 2: Maximising Financial Performance and Market Positioning Developing Competitive Advantage • Explore ways to carve out a unique competitive edge in the market, leveraging Adapting to Evolving Retail Trends • Navigate the latest retail trends, management tailored for the automotive sector, boosting your financial acumen and decision-making prowess. Targeting and Understanding Your Audience • Dive deep into customer analytics and market research techniques to better understand and engage your target audience. your business’s unique strengths. Mastering Financial Intelligence • Gain critical insights into financial
■ This seminar is meticulously crafted to provide participants with a blend of visionary leadership insights and pragmatic, actionable skills. These objectives are carefully chosen to ensure that you can immediately apply your new-found knowledge to propel your automotive business forward. ■ We believe this seminar offers unparalleled value, fostering not only your professional growth but also significantly contributing to the long-term success of your organisation. Join us for this unique opportunity to collaborate, learn, and lead in the automotive industry, shaping the future of your business.
Business Management – Road To Success 263775180 - 2 Day
Included in our training memberships
PER CANDIDATE £ 299 .00
Lunch included
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Boost Your Workshop Business Management - Workshop Controller - BRTS
Course description
Join us for a comprehensive two-day course focused on the demanding role of a Workshop Controller in an automotive dealership or service centre. As a Workshop Controller, your responsibilities include distributing work to Vehicle Technicians, ensuring smooth workshop operations, managing time and resources, and achieving customer satisfaction and business profitability.
Course Objectives:
Benefits for Attendees continued:
■ Efficient Workshop Operations: Develop maximum performance and efficiency, minimising downtime and optimising workshop productivity. ■ Effective Job Management: Plan and manage incoming work, ensuring timely completion to quality standards, accurate documentation, and meeting customer expectations. ■ Profitability Optimization: Focus on job profitability, workshop productivity targets, and effective management of resources to enhance workshop profitability. ■ Team Motivation and Development: Enhance the motivation, competence, and personal development of the workshop team, including succession planning and addressing employee issues. ■ Enhanced Workshop Performance: Acquire skills and techniques to maximise workshop efficiency and productivity, resulting in improved operations and customer satisfaction. ■ Streamlined Job Management: Learn strategies for effective work planning, time management, and ensuring quality standards, leading to successful outcomes and customer trust. ■ Improved Profitability: Understand key factors impacting job profitability, workshop
■ Leadership and Team Development: Enhance your ability to motivate and develop your workshop team, foster competence growth, and effectively handle employee issues. ■ Industry Best Practices: Gain insights from industry best practices and share experiences with fellow professionals, enabling you to implement strategies to make your business more profitable.
Business Management - Workshop Controller -BRTS 263779000 - 2 Day £ 299 .00 PER CANDIDATE
Included in our training memberships
Benefits for Attendees:
Lunch included
productivity, and resource allocation, optimising profitability for the business.
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Boost Your Workshop Service Advisor - Experience - BRTS Ensure a seamless and exceptional customer experience from the moment they contact your garage business. This comprehensive two-day course combines the elements of customer experience and customer management to empower your front of house team with the skills and strategies needed to keep customers returning and recommending your services. Background: Customer service plays a vital role in retaining customers and growing your business. This course focuses on maximizing customers’ experiences through excellent customer service behaviours and identifying opportunities to enhance your business’s overall look, feel, and daily interactions with customers. Course Objectives: Course description
• Delivering Exceptional Customer Service: Explore key communication skills and techniques to provide outstanding customer service, boost customer loyalty, and assess personal branding to add value to your business. • Handling Customer Interactions: Develop the confidence to handle customer calls effectively, ask for business in the right way, and identify incremental sales opportunities to increase profitability without compromising ethical practices. • Identifying Business Opportunities: Encourage delegates to think strategically and identify potential business opportunities arising from exceptional customer service, allowing for customer satisfaction and business growth. • Maximizing the Customer Journey: Understand the various stages of the customer journey, from initial interest to repeat purchases and recommendations. Acquire the skills required to deliver great service at each stage and create customers for life.
Managing Customer Experience 263775060 - 2 Day £ 299 .00 PER CANDIDATE
Included in our training memberships
Lunch included
Book your place today www.lkqacademy.co.uk
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