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Latest News from Auto365 Live and the PDR Masters
NEW BLOG LOCATION
Our new blog is now available directly on our new website. Click on the link to read the new blog.
Be sure to check out the DrColourChip & LKQ Coatings Stand to enter yourself into the free competition to win a supercar race day!
DENTRIX COMPETITION
DENTRIX GLUE PACK
RRP - ÂŁ92.81
DX PRO ALU â DENTRIX ALUMINUIM WINDOW PROTECTOR
RRP - ÂŁ26.99
One of the event sponsors of Auto365 Live Dentrix are running competitions before Auto365 Live in conjunction with the Lumisi and Auto365 Live team.
COMPETITION 1
SEND IN A VIDEO OF YOUR BEST REPAIR TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING A FREE SPOT IN THE PDR MASTERS!
Email videos to [email protected] with COMP 1 in the subject!
COMPETITION 2
SEND IN PICTURES OF THEÂ BIGGEST DENT REPAIRED TO BE IN WITH A CHANCE OF WINNING ONE OF THE FREE PRIZESÂ PICTURED ABOVE!
Email pictures to [email protected]Â with COMP 2 in the subject!
GOOD LUCK!
SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Auto365 Live are delighted to announce that ChipSmart part of the Real Insurance Group will be hosting the second Seminar of Auto365 Live.
The Seminars for the 2016 show will be on the Friday morning before the exhibition opens at 2PM (Friday 16th September).
Second up isâŚ
ChipSmart
Friday 16th September
11AM - 11:45AM
Seminar Title:Â One policy â all the cover..
Insurance for mobile SMART Repairers can be a bit of a challenge, working from home, tools in vehicles and then thereâs the issues around where cover is operative and where itâs not.
Chipsmart is designed for Mobile SMART repairers who work from home, it wraps all the cover together under one policy and because its designed just for the sector. As you would expect it has a few rinky dinks that your usual motor trade insurance policy isnât going to cover. Of course you can obtain the covers individually, but is it worth the hassle⌠we think not, neither do all our other SMART repair clients.
Your van is covered anywhere that you are working including dealers, your tools and equipment are covered in your van overnight, damage to the item you are working on - an exclusion under most policies, heat work such as use of hot air guns is automatically included and where you are working on new and unregistered vehicles, cover includes any reduction in the value should you damage the vehicle.
We could go on about our product but this is about you and your business, speak to us and see how we can make your life easier. One product â all the cover.
No need to register for the seminars, simply show up at the Event Registration Desk to get your name badge for the exhibition and this will gain you access to the seminars on the Friday morning.
SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Auto365 Live are delighted to announce that KECO will be hosting the first Seminar of Auto365 Live.
The Seminars for the 2016 show will be on the Friday morning before the exhibition opens at 2PM (Friday 16th September).
First up is...
KECO
Friday 16th September
10AM - 10:45AM
Seminar Title: Â Recent Technological Advances in Paintless Dent RepairâGlue Pulling for Big Dents
Objective:Â Communicate availability of new tools, products, and techniques designed to pull larger and more complex dents to Dent Technicians.
Summary: Technician Jonathan Vandenfontyne will moderate a discussion focusing on the successful paintless dent repair using traditional glue pulling techniques âsuper chargedâ by recent product and material improvements. Understanding and incorporating these improvements will allow the dent technician the ability to expand his business into larger scale dent repair, which may include body or collision repair. Vandenfontyne will also share some of the best practices he has developed in honing his âbig dent repairâ craft.
The objective of KECO PDR is to advocate and endorse educational activities that improve and expand the industry of paintless dent repair. Sponsoring an event like this allows us to share the information and research that we have collected for the betterment and enhancement of dent technicians around the world.Â
Sample Talking Points:
¡     Surface Preparation
¡     Adhesive choice
¡     Tab/Pad selection
¡     Lifting techniques
¡     Finishing/ Blending
No need to register for the seminars, simply show up at the Show Registration Desk to get your name badge for the exhibition and this will gain you access to the seminars on the Friday morning.
Details of more seminars coming soon!
PDR Masters Competitor...
Auto365 Live are delighted to introduce you to one of our competitors for the PDR Masters tournament 2016âŚ
The warrior....
MAKSYM âMAXIMUSâ HROSUL
Competitor Bio:
We are a company from Poland from a decade of experience. Our mission is comprehensive preparation of cars for sale, through a range of services available in our offer. We operate mobile in: PDR, Fabric and velour repair, Coating, Auto detailing, Headlight repair, interior detailing, leather and velour protection, plastic, leather and vinyl repair, polishing car, etc. You can see our work on website; Facebook fanpage and cooperate with polish TVN Turbo television program "Car of Dreams Buy and Make" (http://www.tvnturbo.pl/aktualnosci,1850,n/przywracamy-dawny-blask-e32,165042.html)
Chosen Music
Should Maximus reach the latter stages of the PDR Masters 2016, his chosen entrance music is Hans Solo - SAM (prod.DarkBeatz).
Register your dent at the PDR Masters to compete with Maksym and be in with a chance to win the title PDR Master 2016 and win the ÂŁ1,000 cash prize!
Purchase your ticket for Auto365 Live today and help cheer on Maksym!
PDR Masters Competitor...
Auto365 Live are delighted to introduce you to one of our competitors for the PDR Masters tournament 2016âŚ
The stylishâŚ
ARTURS âMR. ARTâ KIKUSTS!
Competitor Bio:
My journey, in the art of PDR, began with Volswagen Group Rus in 2007 at city Kaluga, Russia. At the moment, I have a great experience in the removal of small dents and the elimination of large and complex defects using  PDR technology. In Russia I worked with almost all official car dealers and private workshops in my city.  In Latvia I also work with all major car dealers, detailing centers, car laboratories - workshops. Up to this moment I am the undisputed leader in PDR technologies.
paintlessart.lv
Chosen Music
Should Mr. Art reach the latter stages of the PDR Masters 2016, his chosen entrance music is Miguel Campbell, Something Special.
Register your dent at the PDR Masters to compete with Arturs and be in with a chance to win the title PDR Master 2016 and win the ÂŁ1,000 cash prize!
Purchase your ticket for Auto365 Live today and help cheer on Arturs!
Exhibitor Insight - The Accounts Centre
The Accounts Centre have been providing business growth and accounting services to clients in the North West since 2006.
The business is the brainchild of Liz Aspin who, with over 23 years experience in finance has become the backbone of the organisation, whilst remaining a key figure working hands-on with her valued clients.
Liz made the tough decision to leave her previous post, as she yearned to make a noticeable difference to business owners in the UK. Fed up of dealing with faceless corporations, she felt passionate about working with smaller businesses who would really value her support.
âThe most positive thing about The Accounts Centre is that weâve never lost sight of what we want to achieve. We continuously strive to be more than just an ordinary accounting firm; we take pride in providing accounting and business support services to SMEs in the North West.â
Weâll work closely with you to ensure youâre maximising profit, business potential and money in your back pocket (as opposed to the taxmanâs). Our systems and strategies are tried and tested and weâre itching to implement them in your business today!
Combining expertise, knowledge, experience and top-notch software, you really can count on us!
bestnorthwestaccountants.co.uk
Exhibitor Insight - Chadwicks Admin
I am Sue Chadwick of Chadwickâs Admin and I am a freelance administrator providing you with a cost effective and efficient secretarial support for all your business needs. I have always enjoyed administration as it allows me to organise people, processes and places and therefore bring calm to chaos. I can put my passion for admin into your business so you can put your passion back in to running your business. I work virtually from my home based office but I prefer to work with clients local to me in the Cheshire / South Manchester area so that we can meet face to face to discuss all your admin needs and where necessary I can visit your offices to assess your requirements. This means you are provided with a flexible support service and allows collection / drop off of work if required and on occasion I can work in your office. Please take a look around my site and donât hesitate to get in touch if I can be of any assistance to you and your business.
chadwicksadmin.co.uk
Exhibitor Insight - Dry Ice Energy
Dry Ice Energy offers a state-of-the-art cleaning method using dry ice. Cleaning with dry ice is not new - however, due to the costs involved with this cleaning process it has so far only been of interest to industry.
By means of the innovative âChamp Turboâ cleaning machine, Dry Ice Energy has finally also made this an attractive technology for manufacturing businesses, workshops, car cleaning companies and car dealers. Thanks to easy handling and low consumption of compressed air and dry ice, low weight and flexible dry ice supply, Champ Turbo is however recommended for industry use as well, e.g. in mould cleaning or the food industry.
dryiceenergy.com
PDR Masters Competitor...
Auto365 Live are delighted to introduce you to one of our competitors for the PDR Masters tournament 2016âŚ
The man on fire.....
LEON âTHE MAGIC DRAGONâ KYTE
Competitor Bio:
Dragons Dents has extensive knowledge and experience within the paintless dent removal industry. Over the past years, our services have catered for a wide market range. From residential repairs, body shops and small trade businesses, to high volume vehicle repairs for a large de-fleet centre. Our company ethos reflects within our delivery of professional excellence to all clientele whilst focusing on the prestige finish of your vehicle.
dragonsdents.co.uk
Exhibitor Insight - Airtune
AIRTUNE A TRADEMARK OF MMT GMBH
MMT offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the field of microdosage pumps and specific expertise for the manufacture of active biochips and complex microfluidics installations.
The products are employed in various branches including the chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as bio- and nanotechnology. In the medical technology sector, for example, MMT supplies high-precision microdosage pumps for the temporary support of cardiac activity.
airtune.eu
Exhibitor Insight - Dent Circle Tools
We are online store for PDR tools from new generation.
Made extremely precision âthey are what will take your business to another level of perfection.
Made in EU from high quality carbon steel , their design and strength are created to exceed your expectations.
Our PDR tools save time and money compare to conventional repair. The essence of technology of using the PDR tools consist in the careful processing of groove through pressure in the inside and lightly tapping on the outside.
We offer for the purpose great variety of manual tools, different sizes аccording to the specifics of the problem.
The tools are designed for professionals and each of them with their unique size and design is part of logical sequence for the way and conditions of use.
One is for sure â efficacy and convenience.
dentcircletools.com
Exhibitor Insight - Dr ColourChip
DR. COLOURCHIP PAINT CHIP REPAIR KITS
GET YOUR CAR LOOKING LIKE NEW! The unique Dr. ColourChip paint chip repair process is the easiest and most effective way to touch up minor automotive paint chips and road rash. Effective paint chip repair keeps your car looking like new and protects it from rust and other long-term damage.
More effective by far than traditional touch-up paint or paint pens, but simpler to use, you'll get professional results and a guaranteed exact OEM match to your car's finish.
FANTASTIC PROFESSIONAL RESULTS
Using a unique plasma formula ânext generationâ paint, Dr Colourchip blends premium quality automotive tints with cutting edge quick dry chemicals that blend away any excess paint in just minutes. Unlike other paint chip products, this process ensures that Dr ColourChip stays in the chip. The result is a smooth and shiny finish that will have your car looking brand new in just minutes.
As well as delivering flawless paint job touch ups, Dr ColourChip has been designed to actively protect vehicles against rust, fading and other forms of long term damage. So, as well as touching up existing damage, youâll be investing in keeping your prized motor looking newer for longer!
DO IT YOURSELF
And best of all, you can do all this yourself. We all know the feeling of taking your prized car to get fixed up only to be hit with a huge quote. Not with Dr ColourChip, you do it all yourself, and many of satisfied customers reporting that they really enjoyed fixing up their paints chips. Its actually quite rewarding. Not only have you made your car look like its just come out of the showroom....it was cheap!
drcolourchip.co.uk
Exhibitor Insight - LKQ Coatings
LKQ Coatings is a dynamic new refinish distribution experience, providing the UKâs widest brand offering of paint, consumables and equipment.
LKQ Coatings was formed in 2013, when we united the best components of the UK repair industry, revolutionising the supply chain with one true aim and purpose â to make the lives of our customers better.
The total transition to LKQ Coatings, part of the world leading LKQ Corporation, has been fully realised with the introduction of the new LKQ Coatings branding across every aspect of the business. This includes new signage, stationery, clothing and sales collateral reinforcing to customers LKQ Coatings' high service levels, wider choice of product, competitive pricing and value-added support enabling repairers to grow their businesses profitably.
We have invested in the infrastructure so we can revolutionise the repair market with more competitive pricing, guaranteed next working day delivery, a wider choice of products and proactive support that will help to increase the opportunities for repairers and drive up their profitability. With our values, dedication and expert knowledge of the collision repair industry, we will ensure customers benefit from a professional, beneficial and rewarding relationship with us throughout 2014 and beyond.
Our sister company, Euro Car Parts, supplies essential components and consumables to more than five million cars and light commercial vehicles. Each day, more than 2,000 Euro Car Parts' vans and bikes make over 50,000 deliveries to independent and franchised garages, bodyshops and fleet service centres across the UK. In addition, over 400,000 retail customers regularly visit our stores for DIY parts, car care products and accessories.
LKQ operates in the United Kingdom, Benelux, France, Canada, Mexico and Central America, and has more than 500 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, repair components and parts.
lkqcoatings.com
Live from Chester...
The venue for Auto365 Live in September 2016 is the historic Chester Racecourse otherwise know as the Roodee.
Over the coming months will be posting these âLive from Chesterâ articles with information on âWhat to Doâ or âAttractionsâ whilst visiting the City of Chester (apart from being at the Auto365 Live exhibition & PDR Masters of course!)
Live from Chester ArticleâŚ. Number 3
Chester City Walls
Chester city walls consist of a defensive structure built to protect the city of Chester in Cheshire, England. Their construction was started by the Romans when they established the fortress of Deva Victrix between 70 and 80 AD. It originated with a rampart of earth and turf surmounted by a wooden palisade. From about 100 AD they were reconstructed using sandstone, but were not completed until over 100 years later. Following the Roman occupation nothing is known about the condition of the walls until ĂthelflĂŚd refounded Chester as a burgh in 907. The defences were improved, although the precise nature of the improvement is not known. After the Norman conquest, the walls were extended to the west and the south to form a complete circuit of the medieval city. The circuit was probably complete by the middle of the 12th century.
Maintenance of the structure of the walls was an ongoing concern. They were further fortified before the Civil War, and were damaged during the war. Following this they ceased to have a defensive purpose, and were developed for leisure and recreation. The walls are now a major tourist attraction, and form an almost complete circuit of the former medieval city, with a total walkway length of 2.95 kilometres (1.8 mi).
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PDR Masters 2016 Judge - Feature Article
Last week we were very proud to announce that we had brought on board two very experience judges for the PDR Masters 2016 tournament along with a new judging format and criteria.
This article is to provide you with a background of the judges... Steve Lamb of Dent Devils.
About Steve
I began my PDR career 20 years ago, Â after initial training at Dent devils I started a successful route business in the Midlands with a focus on customer service and technical excellence.
Over the years, I've covered all aspects of pdr from retail to hail repair for some of worlds top manufacturers in many countries.
Since then I've been heavily involved in the training and ongoing development of many technicians.
I was one of the first technicians to be awarded 'Master technician' status in QAA for PDR and ATA by IMI awards. I'm currently an assessor for both accreditations.
I work daily to promote excellence and good working practice throughout the UK PDR industry, both in and outside of the Dent Devils network.