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Anticipation is building across the automotive industry, with Autocare 2025 – Australia’s largest automotive training and networking event – now just one week away. Taking place 20–21 June at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre, this is the must-attend event for all technicians, apprentices, workshop owners and automotive professionals to invest in their future career and business success.

Hosted by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and proudly sponsored by mycar Tyre & Auto, Autocare 2025 brings together every corner of the industry for high-impact education, innovation and connection. Autocare features include:

World-Class Training Programs
Autocare’s ticketed training programs are crafted to deliver unparalleled learning opportunities, equipping workshop owners, managers and technicians with the skills to thrive in today’s fast-changing environment.

The Workshop Management Program features respected industry leaders and successful workshop owners sharing practical, real-world strategies to foster growth. Topics include the future of the industry, AI integration, staffing and skills shortages, the all-makes repair model, EV impacts, workshop marketing, productivity improvement, and how to leverage Australia’s Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS) to enhance diagnostic and repair capabilities and more.

The Technical Training Program delivers cutting-edge content led by international experts and Australia’s top trainers. Sessions cover diagnostics, EV service and repair, ADAS, J2534 programming across major brands, network failure diagnosis and troubleshooting, oscilloscope essentials, diesel and emission control diagnostics, and more.

Thursday Pre-Show Sessions
In response to strong demand, two exclusive pre-event training sessions will take place on Thursday 19 June for technicians seeking even deeper learning. These advanced sessions will be delivered by world-renowned U.S. trainers.

Free-to-Industry Trade Show
The massive FREE Autocare Trade Show is open to all automotive industry professionals and features over 120 of the country’s leading brands, showcasing the latest in workshop tools, diagnostic technology, parts, equipment and business services.

The trade show also includes:

• The interactive Product Showcase Stage, with live demonstrations,
• The Flying Spanners apprentice competition, live on the show floor,
• The popular Autocare Networking Event held Friday afternoon.

National Light Vehicle Modification Summit
Autocare 2025 also hosts the Modification Summit, a dedicated forum that brings regulators, engineers and industry stakeholders together to shape the future of vehicle modifications in Australia. Topics include VSB 14, ROVER, GCM/GVM upgrades, EVs, ADAS, NVES and more.

With just days to go, now is the time to secure your place at Autocare 2025. Visit www.autocare.org.au to register.