Semi-finalists for Aftermarket Magazine’s Top Technician 2023 Competition have been announced
The highly anticipated Top Technician 2023 competition has reached an exciting stage as the list of semi-finalists has been revealed. These skilled technicians will be competing for a place in the Top Technician final, taking place at Delphi Technologies Training Centre in Warwick on Saturday 2nd September 2023.
Among the ten talented individuals who have made it to the semi-finals are George Bettley from Crewe SEAT in Cheshire, John Fountain representing Fountains Garage in Lincolnshire, and James Leach from JL Performance in Devizes. Murdo Macleod of Ace Tuning in Scotland, Simon Parkinson of Motolec in Lancashire, and Jack Richards from Millers Garage in Berkshire have also secured their place.
Also, joining them are Andrew Ruellan of Ruellans Garage in Jersey, Mark Sturgess from Keen and Betts in West Sussex, Bryan Swales of Bryan Swales Auto Repairs in Scotland, and David Weston representing Kia UK in Surrey complete the lineup of talented semi-finalists.
We extend our congratulations and wish them all ten technicians who have made it this far the best of luck, and we express our gratitude to everyone who has participated in the competition thus far. From this impressive group, five finalists will emerge to compete in the highly anticipated Top Technician final, on Saturday 14th October 2023, at the Delphi Technologies Training Centre. On the same day, the finals for the Top Garage competition will also take place.
To celebrate the culmination of these thrilling events, the prestigious Top Technician and Top Garage Awards Evening will be held on the same night at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Coventry. It promises to be a memorable occasion, where the winners will be honoured, and their remarkable achievements recognised.
The Top Technician 2023 competition continues to captivate the automotive industry, showcasing the incredible skill, knowledge, and dedication of technicians from across the country. Stay tuned for updates as the competition progresses and the final showdown draws near.
About Top Technician and Top Garage
Top Technician & Top Garage stands as the premier competition for technicians and workshops in the garage sector. Every year, a multitude of automotive industry professionals put their skills to the test against the industry's finest. Emerging victorious in this competition can be truly transformative, propelling winners onto a national stage and often opening doors to new and exciting opportunities.
Participating in Top Technician & Top Garage offers an exceptional chance to expand knowledge, connect with esteemed professionals in the industry, and advance both personal careers and businesses. The competition encompasses three challenging rounds, including a combination of multiple-choice and open-ended questions, in-person interviews, as well as practical challenges. In the previous year, the impressive prize package for Top Technician/Top Garage amounted to over £30,000 in valuable equipment, experiences, cutting-edge technology, and monetary rewards.
Top Technician and Top Garage 2023 comes to you in association with Snap-on®
Mark Ost, the General Manager of Snap-on® Diagnostics and Garage Equipment UK, has reaffirmed the company's support for Top Technician and Top Garage. Snap-on ® are proud sponsors of the 2023 competition, as they have been since its inception.
Mark expressed great pride in being associated with a competition that showcases an exceptional pool of skilled professionals, emphasising Snap-on's commitment to innovation and training in the constantly evolving automotive industry. The Top Technician and Top Garage competitions perfectly align with Snap-on's Makers and Fixers™ program, which recognises talented individuals in industries across the globe.
As an industry leader, Snap-on remains dedicated to continuously enhancing and innovating their Diagnostic and Equipment ranges, ensuring technicians and garages have access to state-of-the-art technologies. Snap-on® extends best wishes to all participants of Top Technician and Top Garage 2023.