Mechanex Sandown 21 Newsletter

Sandown Park, Surrey - Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th November

PROFESSIONAL MOTOR MECHANIC

MECHANEX

The regional Tradeshow for aUTo rePair Professionals

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO STAY AHEAD OF THE GAME

8 REASONS TO ATTEND

1 The UK’s only regional tradeshow dedicated to garage businesses

5 Live demonstrations of the latest tools and equipment

2 Top brands from most major parts suppliers

6 Free technical advice from industry experts

3 What’s new in diagnostics, air and hand tools

7 All day non-stop on-stand presentations

4 Huge show deals on brand new products

8 Free samples, spot prizes and giveaways

Register for free at www.mechanex.info

ALLDATA

AUTOWAVE

DCR

Autowave are the leading auto locksmith equipment and supplies distributor in the UK, exclusively distributing for OBDStar, BossComm, ACDP, XTool, CGDI, Lonsdor and Auto-XT. The company offers a wide range of auto locksmithing equipment from programming devices and key cutting machines to aftermarket and genuine remotes.

The DCR-Pro has been designed so it can be used as a mobile and static solution for your business. It will produce the pristine ‘factory finish’ you’ve been looking for.

Its small footprint and quiet nature make it ideal for your refinishing of diamond cut alloy wheel needs. Visit the team at the stand to find out more.

AP AUTO

COOLING EDGE

GARAGE HIVE

Air-conditioning specialist AP Air and its automotive division, AP Auto will showcase the latest Oksys 302 AC service machines together with their City & Guilds training courses at this year’s show. Along with tools and consumables for servicing R134a and R1234yf systems, stand visitors will find deals on YF sight glass kits and the ECOS 302yf.

Cooling Edge supplies high quality air conditioning service equipment, diagnostic tools, consumables and technical training courses to the automotive and commercial industries. The range of equipment includes the popular CTR Kheos Plus and Kristal Base air conditioning service stations. As part of the company’s technical training programme, it offers the City and Guilds F Gas licence with onsite training.

Be more productive with Garage Hive. The only community-driven garage management system in the market. Visit the stand for a special offer for new enquiries: Sign up at the event and save £420 worth of services. Get the Garage Link Advanced module as part of your subscription for 6 months for FREE

ABSOLUTE ALIGNMENT

CRYPTON

JLM by Kalimex

Absolute Alignment is the leading UK distributor of wheel alignment equipment for car and commercial applications. As market leaders in alignment technology, the Aldershotbased outfit offers new opportunities for forward-thinking workshops, having redesigned and now launching the Absolute Alignment exclusive Bluetooth Lite wheel aligner.

Discuss your garage equipment and MOT requirements with Crypton and see how the market leading emissions tester can make life easier and quicker to keep up with the MOT backlog. Also, see how Continental’s TPMS tools and Electrical Vehicle training courses (IMI accredited) can help future-proof your business.

Too many DPFs are being unnecessarily damaged due to forced regens or misuse of additives, which costs the motorist money and

ALLDATA Repair® is the industry’s #1 automotive repair software. It puts the latest, original OEM repair information right at your fingertips, covering more than 85,000 unique vehicle combinations – 90% of all vehicles on the road today. Includes TSBs, DTCs, and more than 3 million technical drawings and wiring diagrams.

drives business away from the independent aftermarket. Kalimex, the UK distributors for JLM Lubricants, the professional additives specialists, are promoting a new campaign to help professional mechanics learn more about DPF problems and how to solve them.

Visit the stand to findout more.

To get your free tickets visit www.mechanex.info

LAUNCH UK

PIMP MY BOX

TURBOACTIVE

Launch UK develops cutting-edge aftermarket tools that provide solutions to customers’ problems at all levels – from independent garages requiring OEM level diagnostic tools, to the DIY enthusiast requiring a hand-held tool to assist with fault finding. As the only official importer of Launch products, purchasing direct from Launch UK ensures that customers are receiving guaranteed genuine products.

Pimp My Box will be displaying its Genie-Lock Automatic toolbox locking system which locks a mechanic’s toolbox when they walk away and unlocks it when they approach, with no keys needed and no remote control. The system works simply from a mobile phone. This retro fit system fits a wide range of roll cabs with more options coming soon. At the show, visitors will be able to test the Genie-Lock with their own phone and see it in operation before they purchase.

The UK’s largest independent turbocharger remanufacturer and official UK distributor for Garrett, BorgWarner, Mitsubishi, IHI, Continental and Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems (BMTS) It has over 25 years’ experience in the industry, supplying UK remanufactured turbochargers and genuine original equipment turbochargers for all application including passenger cars and vans, HGV, off-highway, marine and performance.

MAM Software

SEALEY

VARTA

MAM Software will be showcasing its web-based workshop system, Autowork Online, a comprehensive application that simplifies and manages every aspect of running a busy workshop or garage. Available to access from any web browser, it automates and organises essential everyday tasks, leaving users free to focus on core revenuegenerating activities.

Visit the stand for FREE goodie bags, view a huge range of the brand’s latest products, their current promotions, and the latest edition of The Tool CatalogueTM - it’s the ultimate read for Automotive Technicians and contains over 11,900 products designed for use in the trade and 2,800 brand new products!

VARTA Batteries will be showcasing the latest in automotive battery technology. The team will be on hand to discuss the challenges of battery replacement on modern vehicles and how the company can provide solutions to make battery-related jobs easier and more efficient.

Visit the stand to learn about the Partner Portal, the free-to-access online platform, which includes all the tools technicians need for battery replacement.

PICO TECHNOLOGY

SHAFTEC

WAECO

PicoScope is pleased to be showcasing the latest products and innovations, including the company’s latest PicoScope 7 software and PicoScope kits, including solutions for future technology testing and also the PicoScope Automotive App: Your Journey : Where to start; What to do; How to succeed of Oscilloscope diagnostics.

With more than 500 distributors, Shaftec supplies remanufactured and new components consisting of: Driveshafts, Brake Calipers, Hydraulic Steering Racks & Pumps – with a growing focus on Electric Power Steering (EPS) components, along with CV Joints and boot kits for passenger cars (PC) and light commercial vehicles (LCV) to motor factors and distributors across the UK & European aftermarket.

WAECO provides workshop equipment solutions for service and maintenance on vehicle air

conditioning systems (cars, trucks, buses, agricultural and construction vehicles). WAECO Workshop Equipment provides a range of products for efficient servicing on vehicle A/C systems, from fully automatic service stations to leak detection equipment and consumables.

To get your free tickets visit www.mechanex.info

TECHNICAL SEMINARS Mechanex is designed to help you keep right up-to-date with all the latest technical developments.

The free seminar programme is packed with practical information and business advice, tailored to independent garages. Delivered by industry experts, it covers everything from MOT changes, electric developments to legislative advice and specific workshop problems.

MAIN SEMINAR TIMETABLE 10.30am - HIGH VOLTAGE PATHWAY: HAYLEY PELLS Avia Autos’ Hayley Pells outlines some of the challenges facing small independent workshops on the route to hosting electric vehicles.

11.30am - DATA AND THE INDEPENDENT AFTERMARKET: NEIL PATTEMORE Neil Pattemore discusses the ramifications on the Independent Aftermarket of Original Manufacturers imposing restrictions on access to data, hindering the Right to Repair.

12.15pm - ATTRACTING TALENT: DAVE REECE Dave Reece, head of the School of Thought programme, discusses what the automotive industry needs to do to attract young people into the industry.

13.00pm - MOTS: STEVE COLES Steve Coles, Head of MOT Technical Operations at the RMI, will be updating the Mechanex audience on the latest changes and developments in MOTs. 14.00pm - HANDLING EVS: STEVE CARTER Steve Carter discusses best practice when working with electric vehicles and updates attendees on the latest developments in battery powered vehicles.

TUESDAY 9th & WEDNESDAY 10TH NOVEMBER

Times, topics and speakers are subject to change. For the latest information, go to www.mechanex.info or www.pmmonline.co.uk

PROFESSIONAL MOTOR MECHANIC

MECHANEX

The regional Tradeshow for aUTo rePair Professionals

Sandown Park, Surrey Tuesday 9th & Wednesday 10th November: 10.00am - 4.00pm

EXHIBITORS Absolute Alignment

Jack Sealey

AC Tronics

JLM by Kalimex

Alldata

Kap Diagnostics.com

AP Air Autocare Autogem Invicta

Launch UK MAM Software Maverick Diagnostics NGK Spark Plugs

Autoparts

Opus IVS

Autowave

PCL

Bartec Auto ID

Pichler Tools

BG Products

Pico Technology

Carbon Clean Continental Automotive Trading Cooling Edge DCR Diagnostic Connections Flex Fuel Garage Hive Gloforce Haynes Pro

Pimp My Box

HOW TO GET THERE

Premier Diagnostics Prevost Ring Automotive Road Runner Rotronics Battery Management Solutions Shaftec Automotive Components SIP Industrial Products The Test Centre Training Turboactive Tunap

Hickleys

VARTA

Impact Tuning & Diagnostics

V-Tech

Ivor Searle

Webseller Pro

Waeco

Sandown Park lies 15 miles south-west of London just off the A307 very near the town centre of Esher. The best route from London is to take the A3 and follow the signs or come off the M25 at Junction 10.

For Sat Nav please use KT10 9AJ There is extensive free parking for all visitors right by the exhibition hall.

SHOW DEALS: Here’s just a taster of the massive savings to be had on loads of top brands

Get £100 off the BossComm IFIX 980 Diagnostic Tool at the stand with this voucher.

£100 OFF

Get a FREE LED status indicator with every purchase on the day.

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To get your free tickets visit www.mechanex.info

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