Hornchurch Repxpert Academy Live proves a success

The first Repxpert Academy Live of 2023 took place at New City College Ardleigh Green campus in Hornchurch Saturday 4 February, and proved to be another success for the delegates, Schaeffler’s technical training team and the special guests at the event.

After an introduction from the hosting team of Schaeffler’s James Mainwaring, Michelle Barratt from the IMI plus Chris Roper and David Ford of New City College, the delegate groups headed off for the four different training sessions on offer. Schaeffler’s two sessions featured two industry legends – with Nigel Mepham presenting an introduction to double clutch servicing and repairs, and INA specialist Tim Adams discussing common belt system installation issues and how to avoid them.

The other two classes featured Pico Technologies delivering a workshop mini-masterclass on its world-leading oscilloscope system, plus award-winning workshop owner Tim Benson presenting a business best practice session entitled ‘The power of selection’, sharing the processes and systems he uses in the day-to-day running of a successful independent garage.

Schaeffler Marketing & Communication Manager, Jeff Earl said: “This was the first time we’ve taken the Repxpert Academy Live roadshow to the London area, and we were rewarded with a great audience of high-quality garage owners and professional technicians keen to engage with the team and enhance their skills, so we consider the event to have been a resounding success.”

The Academy Live roadshow will be back later in the year, and other Schaeffler training initiatives include the return of our popular Zoom-based ‘Tea-Break Training’ sessions on Wednesday 1 March, plus three scheduled IMI approved two-day double clutch training events – the first of which kicks off at the Tool Connection training centre in Southam on 26 and 27 April.