A new trade event on May 20-21 at the Bosch Service and Training Centre Riverside Way in Uxbridge is set to reveal the latest in automotive diagnostics and what the latest industry developments could mean for the UK aftermarket.
The show, which is organised by Hickleys, will include presentations from industry leaders and key names from Bosch will be on hand to answer any questions.
Mark Banks of Bosch who will be presenting a seminar on diagnostics over internet protocol (DOIP) told GW: “A lot of the manufacturers are rumoured to be going down this route with diagnostics and there’s a lot of concern in the aftermarket about whether we’ll still be able to work on these cars.
“It’s a very new subject and the only thing that we can guarantee is that nothing will stay the same.
“The message is to wait until you know the facts before believing all of the scare stories.
“It’s a touchy, feely event where technicians can come along and have a go for themselves.”
New technology
Other presentations include testing Euro five vehicle criteria and ‘pass thru’ technology, maximising profits from wheel alignment, testing and diagnosing lane departure systems, adaptive cruise control and park assist.
Robin Huish, managing director for Hickeys, told GW: “This is a great opportunity to see the very latest diagnostic and garage equipment from Bosch and the only opportunity to see all the items being demonstrated at the same time.
“We hold our own diagnostic and garage equipment show every year having previously had ‘Simply Diagnostics’ and ‘Simply GE’ but this is the first time we have combined the shows and majored on our close links with Bosch.”
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