Automotive aftermarket trade show Automechanika Birmingham 2023 is at the NEC between June 6 and 8 for car dealers, motor factors, garage owners and technicians.
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The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling for urgent funding and a national workforce development strategy from the Government if there are to be enough trained technicians to support a 2030 ban on new diesel, petrol and hybrid vehicles.
The IMI said just 5% of current garages and dealerships are appropriately qualified to work on electric vehicles (EVs).
IMI chief executive Steve Nash and newly-appointed president Jim Saker both made the additionally important point that without the proper training, servicing electric vehicles risks “serious injury or death”.
In an open letter sent to the Government, Nash (pictured) and Saker said: “We urgently need a concerted, ongoing workforce development strategy.