West Midlands independent garage HallCraft joined some of the UK automotive industry’s leading independent workshops last week for the prestigious 1TEC Auto Hub Connect event at the iconic Silverstone Circuit
The annual event brought together members of the rapidly growing 1TEC Auto Hub network for a packed programme of industry insight, innovation and networking.
HallCraft Director James HallCraft joined a select group of independent garage owners and professionals for an “inspiring and invaluable” event focused on preparing for future development.
Silverstone
Held trackside at the home of British motorsport, the conference featured keynote speakers, technical experts and industry leaders discussing some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing garages today.
Topics covered various topics, all designed to help independent garages embrace the future and prepare future government legislation, changing customer demands, workshop technology and the growing importance of specialist training.
HallCraft was invited to attend as part of its continued involvement with the 1TEC Auto Hub community — a nationwide network of progressive, independently owned garages committed to delivering the highest standards of service and technical expertise.
1TEC Auto Hub
Speaking after the event, James HallCraft said: “It was a fantastic experience to attend 1TEC Auto Hub Connect at Silverstone alongside some of the best independent garages in the country.
“The industry is changing rapidly, particularly with advances in EV technology, diagnostics and fleet requirements, so events like this are incredibly important.
“It gives us the opportunity to learn from industry experts, share ideas with fellow garage owners and continue investing in the future for the benefit of our customers.”
Investment
The Silverstone event, the third of it’s kind, also provided opportunities for members to connect with leading automotive suppliers, technical partners and training providers, helping garages stay ahead of developments across the sector.
HallCraft has continued to invest heavily in workshop technology, tooling and technician development in recent years, ensuring customers across the West Midlands receive dealership-level expertise combined with the personal service of an independent garage.
Cradley Heath
The business supports both private motorists and commercial fleet operators, offering servicing, diagnostics, MOTs, accident repair and specialist vehicle maintenance from its Cradley Heath headquarters.
With the automotive industry entering a transformative era, HallCraft believes events like 1TEC Auto Hub Connect are vital in helping forward-thinking independent garages remain at the forefront of customer service, technology and innovation.
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