Taking place on April 3^rd, the event will see members from the leading garage concept network’s 350-strong network of quality independent garages congregate to gain insights on key trends including regulatory updates, car owner insights, marketing and future vehicle technology. 

Attendees will hear from industry-leading speakers including LKQ Europe Executive Managing Director Andy Hamilton and Quentin Le Hetet, UK Director of market intelligence experts GiPA. Members will also be able to interact with the network’s technical partners and invited exhibitors during the event, providing valuable networking opportunities with fellow community members.

The event will be capped off with the first annual 1TEC Auto Hub Awards, which will commend the impressive work of members from across the network. 

1TEC Auto Hub aims to help the industry’s professionals navigate the ever-changing automotive landscape and deliver a best-in-class service. 

The network was launched in July 2023 by LKQ Euro Car Parts in conjunction with MPM Oil, Pagid, Schaeffler, Shell, Valeo, VARTA and ZF Aftermarket. Members can enjoy a wide range of benefits including the latest technical and diagnostic data, marketing materials and business support to help unlock further revenue streams. 

1TEC Auto Hub member garages are governed by a set of criteria to ensure consistently high standards of service. These include maintaining a professional-looking garage with internet access, a customer-facing reception and waiting area, and having at least two ramps on site with a minimum of two full-time technicians. 

Louise Davies, Head of Concepts at LKQ Euro Car Parts said: “Since launching 1TEC Auto Hub just under two years ago, we’ve had the privilege of engaging with hundreds of innovative, ambitious garage owners based all over the UK. These businesses are the backbone of the independent aftermarket and play a key role in keeping the country’s vehicles on the road, and we look forward to recognising and celebrating their hard work at our upcoming Connect event. 

“It’s a pivotal time for the automotive sector, so it’s more important than ever that we’re pooling resources and knowledge to help partners navigate the evolving commercial landscape. Events like this have a key role to play in facilitating such collaboration, and we’re sure that this year’s event won’t be one to miss.”

The 1TEC Auto Hub brand is one of 16 brands on LKQ Europe’s concept network, which is home to over 8,000 partner workshops in 11 countries. LKQ’s workshop concepts teams in each market – and garages they partner with – are working increasingly collaboratively to share best practice and resources, and benefit from a coordinated approach to proposition development and innovation. 

For more information visit 1TEC Auto Hub