ATS Euromaster invests in making centres EV-ready

ATS Euromaster, which describes itself as a network of “tyre and maintenance centres”, has invested in upskilling technicians so they can work on both hybrid and electric vehicles. Technicians have been trained to IMI standards as part of a phased roll out.

Mark Holland, operations director at ATS Euromaster, commented: “We are committed to constantly improving the level of training we give to our technicians to ensure their skills meet the demands of our customers. Clearly electric vehicles with high voltage batteries represent a safety hazard and can cause either severe burns or fatalities if incorrectly handled.”

ATS technicians can now work on replacing the tyres on electric passenger cars, 4x4s, SUVs and LCVs as well as providing tyre services such as balancing, wheel alignment, and valve replacement. They are also able to re-gas both types of air conditioning units and carry out MOTs on both Hybrids and EVs.

“The next stage will be training technicians to work around high and low voltage electrical systems, while carrying out repairs and maintenance to braking and suspension systems. This is phase two of our EV ready roll out,” added Holland.

ATS Euromaster has in excess of 250 centres currently providing 80,000 new tyres each month with an increasing number of these being specialist tyres for EVs. The company says it expects to see the volume of EV tyre replacement work increase as the cars become more mainstream.

ATS Euromaster has invested in upskilling technicians so they can work on both hybrid and electric vehicle (Photo: ATS Euromaster)