Good Garage Scheme launches new training scheme

Release Date: 1st July 2010 Good Garage Scheme launches new training scheme The UK-wide Good Garage Scheme has teamed up with Delphi to provide its members with ATA certified air conditioning systems training. It is aimed at helping Good Garage Scheme technicians gain the appropriate qualifications if carrying out operations on air conditioning systems containing F gas refrigerants, which will become a legal requirement by July 4. The two-day course includes training in the removal of F gas refrigerants from all mobile equipment when air conditioning systems are under maintenance, or prior to disposal of equipment. Participants are then assessed on day two. If members book the course they can get a 15 per cent discount off the RRP for air conditioning tooling, save up to £450 on an air conditioning machine, stock up on lower priced consumables saving 15 per cent and 10 per cent on any further ATAs book through Delphi. Phil Dugmore, Good Garage Scheme Technical Manager, said: “It’s a complete package. The first day involves the training, setting them up for the assessment on day two. We’ve teamed up with Delphi to offer members a training course that is ATA certified, covers technicians for the change in the law and gives our members exclusive discounts when booking a Refrigerant Handler ATA course. It is yet another example of one of the benefits that membership of the Good Garage Scheme brings.” The course offered with Delphi is the latest in a list of benefits offered by the Good Garage Scheme to members. Other benefits include: • Free graphic design service, including logos and literature. • Free legal support. • Discounted insurance. • Discounted parts washer and waste disposal service. Earlier this year the Scheme launched its member benefits website www.ggsbenefits.co.uk to ensure that its membership is getting the most out of being part of the scheme, giving them access to benefits, forum dates, marketing campaigns and news. Launched by Forté nearly four years ago, the Scheme has well over 2,900 members comprising of independent garages and workshops where customers are assured of service excellence. Now widely accepted as a mark of quality for independent garages across the UK, Good Garage Scheme garages are recognised as providing exceptional service to their customers based on a rigorously monitored mandatory code of practice. Customers looking for their nearest Good Garage can quickly locate one using the easy-to-use search facility on the Good Garage Scheme website – www.goodgaragescheme.com. ENDS – Editor’s note:- The Good Garage Scheme was set up as a self-regulatory body for independent workshops and MOT centres throughout the UK to ensure the best industry standards are maintained by its members. It has well over 2,900 members who adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and offer an Industry Standard Service. Good Garage Scheme members: • Adhere to a strict Code of Conduct and pledge to have their customers’ best interests at heart • Must agree what work needs doing with their customers before it is carried out • Work to an Industry Standard Service checklist • Must supply each customer with a feedback card allowing them to give their views on service directly to the Good Garage Scheme, which operates a stringent complaints procedure For further information, please contact: Anndi Sheppard, Good Garage Scheme, on tel: 024 7647 2649 or at marketing@goodgaragescheme.co.uk or Gary Lillistone, Bridge PR 024 76 520025, email: garyl@bridgepr.co.uk.

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