Autowave is inviting locksmiths and automotive aftermarket professionals to its final hands-on training session of 2025 – taking place at Porsche Centre Nottingham on Tuesday 2nd December.
The practical course is designed so professionals can build awareness, confidence and knowledge of modern key programming and diagnostics – ensuring they can thrive in a lucrative and in-demand market.
Autowave will reveal details of its 2026 training agenda in due course.
What’s inside the course?
The training course curriculum is composed and delivered by Autowave’s Ravi Kotecha, designed so that attendees will leave with the following:
Understanding of the market: What customers expect today, which jobs are profitable and how the vehicle landscape is changing
Confidence to programme keys: Practical exercises that move professionals away from theory
Knowledge of tools and how they tackle jobs: Learn different tools, remotes and processes
How to price a job: Receive realistic pricing guidance so professionals can quote competitively and profitably
Different vehicles and systems: A breakdown of vehicle system differences and how they impact workflow and tooling
In these modules, Ravi will showcase the capabilities and best-practice use of key programming and cutting tools, such as the OBDStar Key Master G3, XTool X100 Pad Elite, VVDI key tools and Dolphin XP005L, offering advice about which is best suited for individual businesses.
Remote keys, transponders and programming methods are also introduced, while demonstrations are provided to ensure the training is as engaging and interactive as possible.
Who should attend?
Autowave’s training is suitable for locksmiths, motor factors and independent workshop technicians wanting to broaden their skillset, invest in a new product category, increase their job success rate or improve margins on key and immobiliser work.
Register now!
Autowave would be delighted to welcome enthusiastic professionals to its final training event of 2025, one that is packed with practical takeaways and information that will ensure they start 2026 fully prepared to grow their business.
To sign-up, email enquiries@autowave.co.uk or call 0115 837 7972. The course (9:30am-5pm) costs £300+VAT.
For more information about Autowave, go to www.autowave.co.uk
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