"It's been fantastic to see the first day of the IMI Skills Competition National Qualifiers underway here at Eyebox. As this is my first competition cycle as IMI Skills Competition Manager, it’s incredibly rewarding to see the passion, professionalism and technical ability already being demonstrated by competitors.

Our body repair and refinishing competitors are fully immersed in their tasks, and the level of skill and attention to detail on display has been outstanding. These competitions are all about showcasing the incredible talent coming through the industry, and today has been a brilliant example of the future of automotive skills in action."