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ALLDATA and Opus IVS to host Colchester workshop event in March

In partnership with Opus IVS, ALLDATA Europe will host workshop owners and technicians at Colchester-based Shaikly Motor Company to explore repair solutions, share industry expertise and tackle the technical and business challenges shaping the automotive aftermarket

The exclusive event aimed at inspiring and enlightening independent workshop professionals will take place at Shaikly Motor Company in Colchester on Saturday 8th March and in collaboration with Opus IVS, this free event promises invaluable insights into business and technical opportunities and challenges facing workshop owners and technicians.

Renowned industry figures will deliver presentations and practical sessions – sharing their expertise and real-world experiences, covering everything from technical and operational solutions to actionable HR advice, these contributions will empower attendees with valuable, practical takeaways.

The agenda

• Engaging presentations: Speakers will deliver interactive presentations to groups on a particular topic, chosen to help with their day-to-day work.

• Networking opportunities: Attendees will have the opportunity to share experiences and ideas with their peers and establish conversations that, hopefully, will continue beyond the event.

• Demonstrations: ALLDATA Repair – the portal that allows independent workshop and bodyshop professionals to gain instant access to genuine repair and maintenance procedures from 41 VMs – and Opus’ tools, like DrivePro 2 – the advanced diagnostic and programming tool designed to streamline complex vehicle repairs – will be exhibited to show how they are designed for the present and the future. Other key suppliers will also be in attendance.

• Live case studies: Industry experts will dive into the modern technical challenges facing technicians, providing genuine examples and showing delegates to overcome them via ALLDATA Repair and/or Opus’ diagnostic tools.

• Business insights: There will be practical and actionable HR advice given, to help workshops strengthen their teams and operations.

Together, ALLDATA Europe, Opus and Shaikly Motor Company believe the ingredients are in place to create a unique networking event, to strengthen relationships within the automotive community and enthuse professionals to take new-found skills, confidence and solutions into their routines.

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ALLDATA Europe UK Sales Director, Simon Frost, emphasised the significance and uniqueness of the event: “This networking event is a fantastic opportunity for like-minded professionals to unite, discuss and find answers to technical, business and legislative matters that are impacting them now and will do in the future – with the support of ALLDATA Europe and Opus.

“Our sincere thanks to Shaikly Motor Company for hosting and our supporting speakers, all of whom will make this event unforgettable. We urge those that want to attend to sign-up as soon as possible, as we expect it to be full.”

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