Top Technician 2017 is nearing its crescendo, with the original 1,000 technicians that took the initial quiz now down to single figures.
It was still double-digits on 11 May when the last ten candidates were invited to Paragon Skills in Bournemouth for the semi-finals to see who would make it through to the final.
Top Technician 2017 finalists
- Shaun Miller of Miller’s Garage in Berkshire.
- Karl Weaver of Bull Lane Garage in Kent.
- Kevin Toms of FRL Autoservices in Devon.
- Richard Lukins of Fiorano Cars in London.
- Neil Currie of Robertson Gemini in Dumfries and Galloway.
They found themselves facing five diagnostic challenges set up to test their skills.
They had to contend with a host of electrical, electronic and mechanical faults.
Each task lasted 20 minutes, with the judges keeping a keen eye on the clock.
The finalists will compete at the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills in Southam, Warwickshire on 13 July, where they face a series of 50 minute technical challenges and a few special surprises as well.
The winner of Top Technician 2017 will then be announced at Top Technician Live, taking place on Saturday 16 September at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry.