Diagnostic Professionals, a unique community of some of the UK’s top technicians, has held its second two-day event at York Motor Factors in North Yorkshire.
The event was attended by over 40 garage technicians, some of whom had travelled from Northern Ireland, Scotland and the south of England.
They were joined by industry experts including Diagnose Dan and Martin Møller from AutoFrontal, Andy Crook from Atomic Success, Ian Newham from GS Yuasa batteries, Harry Benny from Howdens, and Jim Lang from garage website provider, Garage Services Online.
The Diagnostic Professionals group, which now has 238 invited members, is unique in that it is free, but is kept purposely small to ensure the integrity of its online support, which often includes knowledge sharing for complex diagnostic problems.
Martyn Hampshire, owner of Autospark garage in Wakefield, has been a member of the group for four years. He said: “We access the Diagnostic Professionals group via Facebook and it’s a huge support across every aspect of running a garage business.
“If I want to get a second opinion on something technical, I know some of the best technicians in the country are on hand to help. We are all experts in our own niches and therefore stronger together.”
The York event was organised by Mark Shipman of AES Auto Electrical Services and is one of three annual Diagnostic Professionals events that brings its members together in person.
He said: “These events are unique and incredibly valuable to our members. Not only do they gain access to great minds such as Andy Crook for his insight on the future of AFVs, and Jim Lang for how to only attract the type of work you really want, they get to network and swap knowledge.”
Jim Lang, from garage website provider Garage Services Online, concluded: “There’s clearly a huge amount of respect between the members at Diagnostic Professionals. They all have each other’s back and it’s an honour to be a part of an event that helps them run better businesses.”
Garage owners and technicians who wish to apply to become a member of the Diagnostic Professionals group should contact Mark at AES Auto Electrical Services.