Schaeffler’s Wrenches & Wisdom campaign brings garage inspector to NLGGTA

Initiative aims to inspire and educate the next generation of automotive technicians

Schaeffler’s Wrenches & Wisdom campaign brings garage inspector to NLGGTA

Schaeffler’s Wrenches & Wisdom campaign, which focuses on apprenticeships and career development within the automotive aftermarket, recently brought renowned mechanic Andy Savva to the North London Garages Group Training Association (NLGGTA).

Savva, known as “The Garage Inspector,” delivered a presentation to Level 3 vehicle maintenance apprentices, providing valuable insights and career guidance.

“To have Andy come to North London Garages and give students guidance and advice is a godsend,” said Colin. “His talk showed us what else we can do to help our students going forward and what kind of support they need from us. We also saw the enthusiasm the students had when Andy was talking, especially with regards to how they could set up their own businesses.”

Andy was also happy that he could help: “This day was about creating interest and making the apprentices realise how important they are to the automotive industry. It was also about giving the younger generation the opportunity to learn from the older generation about the experiences we’ve had, so I absolutely loved it.

“As an industry, we need to get out of the mindset of ‘lack of experience’ when it comes to hiring. These young people are eager to learn and are receptive to what they can be taught. Hiring an apprentice can add so much value to a business, even if it’s to do simple, entry level jobs to start with, such as putting a car onto a ramp and taking the wheels off ready for the trained technician to take over, all this can increase efficiency in the workshop.”

Colin continued the theme: “You could employ an apprentice and get a return on your investment in as little as six weeks, we just need garage owners to  understand this and to take that initial step.

“Thanks to Schaeffler’s help, the last six to eight months has been a gamechanger for us, from being introduced to Andy Savva to getting support from other leading manufacturers, it’s given our apprentices the chance to learn new skills that that aren’t part of the standard curriculum.”

The Wrenches & Wisdom campaign will continue throughout 2025, with Schaeffler visiting garages and training centres across the country to educate and inspire the next generation of automotive professionals.

Information on all Schaeffler products, including fitting instructions and much more, can be found on the REPXPERT app, downloadable for free for all iOS and Android devices, to learn more please click here.

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