Electric vehicles are a hot topic at the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo on April 7-9 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre.
An expert industry panel discussion to demystify EVs will be hosted by Australian Auto Aftermarket Association chief executive Stuart Charity.
EV volumes will continue to increase, but how soon, and what are the challenges businesses need to be aware of to be ready and take advantage of this new automotive era, he asks.
A free Seminar Series is a major part of the show and delivers on the expo theme ‘The Workshop of the Future Is Here’, in conjunction with the Workshop of the Future Pavilion.
The sessions are designed for workshop owners and managers looking for a suite of tools to gain an edge in business, through to automotive technicians looking to upskill their knowledge and further their careers.
“The Auto Aftermarket Expo seminar series has proven to be a key drawcard for the expo and we are proud to be delivering an impressive education program designed specifically for our industry,” Charity says.
He says the AAAExpo is the most significant event for Australia’s $25 billion aftermarket industry.
The number one issue affecting workshop sustainability and growth – the skills shortage, is going to be a very topical seminar session, Charity believes.
A panel of industry leaders will tackle the challenges the industry faces, and with optimism, share ideas on how to attract staff and address skills shortages at the workshop level.
Another seminar, hosted by AAAA government relations and advocacy director Lesley Yates, will brief attendees on the Motor Vehicle Service and Repair Information Sharing Scheme as it enters the final stages before its implementation on July 1.
This seminar will provide an overview of what information will be made available under the scheme and how technicians will gain access to it.
Other seminars include the most common legal issues affecting workshops, how to use data to improve business performance, getting business fundamentals in place, how to improve customer service, the five steps to workshop success, the future of vehicle modification, and how to step away from your business for a holiday.
Although expo and seminar registration is free, limited tickets are available for each session with prospective attendees invited to get more information and register here.
