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The Ten Golden Rules of Diagnostics
Here at TTHQ, we've been involved with car diagnostics for over 30 years and have seen most things. We’re here to share our wisdom and learnings to help you get better, further and faster. We've created a list of our top 10 tips to help you win at diagnostics, lift...
Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 15: Tina Drayson
Tina Drayson is the operations manager at CCM, manages an award winning, multi-site garage. On this episode, she joins James as they discuss all things garage business management. CCM is an award-winning group of garages located in the South East of England. With her...
Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 6: Jennifer Webb HR Vitals
Jennifer Webb is the owner of HR Vitals, an automotive aftermarket HR specialist consultantcy. She and her team offer critical HR support and comprehensive services to independent garages throughout the UK. This episode is tailored specifically for small automotive...
Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 5: Mick Shaikly Multi-Award Winning Garage Owner
In this episode of the Harmonic Motion Podcast, James Dillon chats with Mick Shaikly, the multi-award-winning owner of Shaikly Motor Group, based near Colchester, UK. Mick shares his journey from banking to expanding his father’s garage business, highlighting the...
Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 4: Top Garage
In this episode of the Harmonic Motion podcast, James Dillon is discussing the Top Garage competition with current judges Ian Gilgrass and Glenn Cutter. The three of them provide invaluable tips for garage owners on entering and being successful in the competition as...
The Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 3: Jay Wheatley Garage Coach & Mentor
In this episode, James Dillon talks about garage business matters with garage owner Jay Wheatley. Jay took over an established garage business, changed it's emphasis from generalist to specialist, grew it and then sold it. Jay shares the trials, tribulations and...
Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 2: Apprenticeships
In this episode of the Harmonic Motion podcast, host James Dillon discusses apprentices in the automotive aftermarket industry with experts Tom Denton and Andy Crook. They explore the technician shortage and the vital role apprentices have in addressing it. Key topics...
Harmonic Motion Podcast Episode 1: Top Technician
In this episode of the Harmonic Motion Podcast, James Dillon is joined by Top Technician judges Ian Gilgrass and Glenn Cutter. Listen as James, Ian and Glenn talk about the benefits of entering the Top Tech and the Top Garage competitions. Ian Gilgrass has been active...