Flying Spanners Apprentice Challenge Launches at Autocare 2025
Autocare 2025, Australia’s largest automotive training event, will this year feature an exciting new attraction celebrating the industry’s emerging talent — the fast-paced Flying Spanners apprentice competition.
Held on the Autocare Trade Show floor across both Friday 20 and Saturday 21 June, the Flying Spanners competition, sponsored by Supercheap Auto is a high-energy event that will pit teams of apprentices from independent workshops against the clock—and each other—in a series of practical, hands-on mechanical challenges.
Designed to showcase the next generation of technical talent, the competition celebrates the skill, speed and teamwork of young technicians, while offering spectators a front-row seat to the future of the automotive service and repair industry.
“The Flying Spanners competition is all about energy, passion and emerging talent,” said Stuart Charity, CEO of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA). “It’s an exciting and entertaining new feature that reinforces Autocare’s mission to celebrate and support every level of the automotive industry—from apprentices to business owners.”
The action takes place at scheduled times as part of Autocare’s incredible free-to-industry trade show, which features over 120 of the country’s leading automotive brands, showcasing the latest in workshop tools, diagnostic technology, parts, equipment, services and business solutions. The packed Trade Show also includes the interactive Product Showcase Stage, featuring live demonstrations, and the hugely popular Networking Event on Friday afternoon.
Held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, Autocare offers the most comprehensive automotive training event ever seen in Australia, featuring in-depth Technical Training for technicians, and Workshop Management Training for workshop owners and automotive professionals. The programs are led by leading Australian and international experts, covering the most in-demand topics. And for technicians seeking even deeper learning, Autocare also includes two exclusive pre-event training sessions on Thursday 19 June, delivered by world-renowned U.S trainers.
Running alongside Autocare is the exclusive National Light Vehicle Modification Summit — a dedicated forum that brings regulators, engineers and industry together to shape the future of vehicle modifications in Australia.
Autocare 2025 is hosted by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and proudly sponsored by mycar Tyre & Auto.
Invest in your future success. Register now for your free trade show pass or secure tickets for training sessions at www.autocare.org.au.