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UK Detailing Academy has been confirmed as the official education partner for the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC in Birmingham, marking a return to one of the most prominent platforms in the automotive aftermarket calendar. The announcement signals a continued commitment to raising professional standards across the detailing and vehicle preparation sector.
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event brings together thousands of trade professionals, technicians, and business owners from across the country each year, making it one of the most significant gathering points for the automotive repair and refinishing industry. By stepping back into the education partner role, the UK Detailing Academy will once again be responsible for curating and delivering a programme of expert-led seminars, live demonstrations, and hands-on learning experiences for attendees throughout the event on the Collision and Repair stage at the event in tandem with Bodyshop Magazine.
Roseanna King, conference manager for event organisers Messe Frankfurt, expressed her enthusiasm about the renewed partnership.
‘We are delighted to be working with our Education Partner, UK Detailing Academy at UK Garage & Bodyshop Event once more, working together to bring practical industry expertise to the show’
Visitors to the UK Detailing Academy’s education zone can expect informative sessions covering a wide range of topics, including paint correction, industry trends, best practices for valeting management, and the latet options available to garages in aftersales care and upales. Sessions are expected to be crafted for both newcomers to the trade and experienced professionals seeking to sharpen their technical knowledge.
The partnership also underlines the growing recognition within the wider garage and bodyshop sector that high-quality vehicle finishing and detailing services are no longer a luxury add-on, but an integral part of a competitive, full-service automotive business – offering vast potential as a business revenue stream for those positioned to take full advantage of the higher quality demanded by customers.
Full details of the education programme schedule and how to register for individual sessions are to be announced in the coming weeks ahead of the event. Industry professionals are encouraged to keep an eye on the UK Detailing Academy’s official channels and the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event website for further information.
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