Visitors to the Australian automotive industry event of the year, Autocare 2018, can look forward to a series of free informative training sessions focusing on the latest automotive component technology, servicing and diagnostic developments and much more. The training will be conducted on the AutoMate Training Stage, across two days of the inaugural industry convention, which takes place May 4 and 5 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney.

Along with the free Autocare 2018 training sessions, more than 100 of Australia’s leading automotive aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors and service providers also will be out in force at the convention, offering customer assistance, advice and training.

Automotive repair business owners, automotive technicians and apprentices are invited to join their industry colleagues at Autocare 2018 to learn about the latest technological advances and the unprecedented developments taking place in the automotive servicing, repair, parts and maintenance sectors.

Autocare 2018’s series of free training sessions will include the following presentations:

• How a Product is Developed – Brown & Watson International
• Aftermarket Remotes and Transponder Cloning – Remote King
• Performance Enhancement for Modern Automotive Workshops – Repco
• Removal & Refit 2CT for D6GF1 Trans – Schaeffler
• Utilizing Scan Data in Modern Day Diagnostics – The Automotive Technician
• Auto Logue – Autologic Diagnostics
• Accelerate 30-30-30 Training – Accessory Belt Drive System (ABOS) – Gates Australia
• From the Race Track to the Road – ZF Services Australia
• Toyota Proximity Key Solution Made Easy – Carlab
• Getting More Out of Your Scope with Pressure Waveform Analysis – The Automotive Technician

To view the full program of presenters and session times click here.

With senior engineering and management personnel in attendance from more than 100 leading Australian automotive aftermarket exhibitors at Autocare 2018, attendees also will be able to access one-on-one contact for any further questions relating to their own specific workshop circumstances or challenges.

“We are calling all members of the automotive repair and service industry to take advantage of the detailed training being offered free of charge at Autocare 2018 on May 4 and 5 in Sydney. Never before has the industry faced such an important need to stay up-to-date with the latest product and servicing technology as the Australian car fleet continues to grow in size and complexity,” said Stuart Charity, executive director of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA), which organizes the Autocare event.

“We are fortunate to have so many companies who are Australian and international leaders in their field taking part in these free training sessions and trade displays, demonstrating their commitment to ensuring that the industry is kept up-to-date on the rapid developments that are currently disrupting the mechanical repair and service sectors at an unprecedented pace,” added Charity.

Autocare 2018 is presented by Platinum sponsor Repco and Diamond Sponsor I-CAR. This convention also is supported by a host of the industry’s most successful companies including Brown and Watson International, Ryco/GUD Automotive, ASV Euro Car Parts, Burson Auto Parts and Hella, together with more than 80 Silver and Bronze Autocare 2018 partners.

Autocare 2018 also includes a gala dinner sponsored by Pedders Suspension and a special outdoor feature car display at the newly constructed International Convention Centre located at Sydney’s Darling Harbour.

The AAAA anticipates that more than 3,000 automotive professionals will attend the two-day free entry trade display and onsite training activities, with many also electing to attend the bumper Autocare 2018 Convention education program. More information about the Autocare 2018 convention keynote addresses and workshop discussions can be found at autocare.org.au.