Comline provides automotive apprentices with handy tools after being spotted in trade press

Students "thrilled" to receive box of goodies

Comline provides automotive apprentices with handy tools after being spotted in trade press

Comline Auto Parts has underlined its enthusiasm and support for the next generation of automotive professionals by going above and beyond, following a college request for its helpful common fault poster.

After spotting an article in the automotive trade media, Stephen Flounders, of Stockton Riverside College, contacted Comline’s marketing department to seek the advertised poster, which highlights regular corrosion on the lower wishbone of a Land Rover Discovery 3, 4 and Range Rover Sport (2005-2012), as well as the Comline fitting kit solution.

Not only did Stephen and his students receive the handy literature, but they also obtained tools for their classroom and workshop environment: pens, post-it notes, magnetic pick-up tools and air-fresheners.

Stephen, a former mechanic who fitted Comline parts during his workshop career, is part of the team teaching 47 full-time motor vehicle students – all of whom are enrolled on either a Level 1 or Level 2 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies, or Level 2 Autocare Technician Apprenticeship.

He said: “I wasn’t sure what to expect, so I was thrilled to receive the box of goodies and the extra lengths Comline had gone to for our students.

“It’s critical that suppliers unite with colleges to ensure our apprentices have all the tools at their disposal in preparation for immersing themselves in the real-world.

“Our apprentices may see issues during their work placements, such as those highlighted by Comline in the common fault posters.

“After being alerted to them, they are now one step ahead.

“It’s also important that students get to know the brands that they’ll be working alongside in the future, so, on behalf of my students, thank you to Comline, and I hope this will be the start of a strong partnership.”

Comline marketing and communications manager, Jo Emmerson, said: “It’s vital that we, not only support our current partners, but also help prepare the next generation with the tools and resources we have at our disposal.

“This is further justification for the importance of common fault posters and other awareness material that shares our experience and knowledge – there is demand out there, at all skill and experience levels.

“We look forward to assisting Stephen and his students at Stockton Riverside College in the future.”

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