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Join Ben, the charity dedicated to supporting people in the automotive industry, for an important conversation on health and wellbeing. Led by Ben’s CEO Rachel Clift, this session is designed for IMI Members offering practical guidance and insights about health, wellbeing and accessing support for you and your family.

Taking place during Men’s Health Week and Loneliness Awareness Week, this webinar focuses on practical strategies to support your health and wellbeing. This is an opportunity to connect, learn and find out more about the free and confidential support available to you and your family. You’ll leave with an understanding of how to look after your health and wellbeing and how to access help when you need it.

Who is the Event for?

All members welcome

What will members gain from it?

By the end of this session, Members will be able to:

• Gain an understanding of tailored health and wellbeing support designed specifically for the automotive community and their families. 
• Explore expert perspectives from Ben’s CEO on men’s health, loneliness, mental health, and the unique challenges facing the automotive industry. 
• Identify practical strategies to improve and sustain personal health and wellbeing, and learn how to access free, confidential support services.

CPD credit value:

1 CPD credit awarded

0.00 Webinar Off IMI Webinar IMI Events Register now Mon, 15/06/2026 - 12:00 Wed, 15/04/2026 - 13:00 Off

Presented by Grahame Pells AAE, FIMI — automotive engineer, MOT tester, industry writer, and co‑author of Automated Driving and Driver Assistance Systems. Grahame is well known for his practical, shop‑floor perspective on emerging vehicle technologies and has published widely on ADAS, autonomy, and future automotive systems.

In this webinar, Grahame explores how vehicles interpret the world at speed, revealing the hidden complexity behind sensing technologies that many people assume are simple. He explains how cameras, radar, and other sensors actually work in everyday driving, and why calibration, environmental factors, and real‑world conditions matter far more than most drivers realise.

By unpacking the realities of vehicle sensing, this talk shows why getting sensors right is essential for safety, reliability, and long‑term trust in automated and assisted driving systems.

Who is the Event for?

Those in engineering and technical roles.

What will members gain from it?

You will be able to:

• Understand how vehicles with ADAS and autonomous features sense their surroundings
• Recognise why calibration and environmental factors affect sensor performance
• Identify the limitations and considerations of different sensor types
• Evaluate how real-world driving scenarios influence sensing accuracy and system reliability 

CPD credit value

•    1 CPD credit awarded

0.00 Webinar Off IMI Webinar IMI Events Register now Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:00 Thu, 21/05/2026 - 13:00 Off

Join Steve Howat, General Manager of Technical Services at Continental, in this, the first of two insightful webinars exploring the role tyre technology plays in overall vehicle performance. This session will highlight how tyres are a key contributor to vehicle dynamics and safety, and why not all tyres perform the same. It will also look at how changing drivetrains—particularly electric vehicles—are increasing demands on tyre performance and driving innovation within tyre design and development.

By attending this webinar, Members will gain a clear understanding of why tyres are designed differently to maximise performance and how tyre choice can influence vehicle behaviour. The session will cover how tyres are engineered for performance, the impact of EVs on tyre requirements, the differences between premium and budget tyres, and the latest innovations shaping the future of tyre technology.

Who is the Event for?

Automotive & Tyre Technicians, Business Owners of Tyre Centres, Service Teams, MOT Testers.

What will members gain from it?

By the end of this session, Members will be able to:

• Understand how tyre design and construction affect vehicle performance, including handling, safety, and efficiency.
• Recognise how electric vehicles and alternative drivetrains change the demands placed on tyre performance.
• Identify the key differences between premium and budget tyres and how these differences can impact safety and vehicle behaviour.
• Gain awareness of current and future innovations in tyre technology and how tyre design is evolving to meet changing vehicle needs.

CPD credit value

• 1 CPD credit awarded

 

0.00 Webinar Off IMI Webinar Register now Thu, 04/06/2026 - 12:00 Thu, 04/06/2026 - 13:00 Off

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will return on the 3-4 June 2026.

Uniting 200 leading suppliers with over 5,500 professionals from the garage, bodyshop, and vehicle detailing sectors, this dynamic two-day event features an interactive exhibition, live demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and expert-led panel discussions.

The IMI will be set up in Hall 6 Stand J45 and we'll be demonstrating how, with IMI TechSafe, we are helping to futureproof the world of automotive maintenance and repair.

Find out what courses and CPD are available to equip technicians with the skills and knowledge to work safely and competently on EVs, hybrids, hydrogen vehicles and ADAS technologies. We'll also have interactive, on-stand CPD workshops for people to have a go.

Book your free ticket today to join us.

Find out more about the event.

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North Avenue
Marston Green
Birmingham
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This webinar, hosted by The Motivation Agency, explores the importance of career development in driving employee engagement, retention and performance, and why learning and growth conversations matter even when traditional progression opportunities are limited. Research shows that organisations which nurture talent from within benefit from greater motivation, agility and sustained performance. While individuals ultimately own responsibility for their careers, employers who take time to understand aspirations and support development where possible see a strong positive impact on engagement and retention.

The session will provide practical guidance for managers on how to approach career conversations with confidence and purpose. It will address common concerns such as “what if they leave?”, challenge the idea that career development only means moving upwards, and introduce tools such as career mapping that can benefit both individuals and organisations. It will also explore when career conversations are most valuable, and when they may not be necessary, helping managers use their time and effort effectively. Designed for employers, line managers and team leaders, this webinar offers realistic, actionable insights to strengthen career conversations and support sustainable engagement and retention.

Who is this event for?

Employers, Line Managers and aspiring Line Managers.

What will members gain from it?

At the end of this session, members will be able to:

• Explain the impact of learning and career development on employee engagement, retention and performance, and why nurturing internal talent supports long‑term organisational success.
• Recognise the shared responsibility for career development between individuals and employers, including realistic boundaries of what organisations can and cannot provide.
• Demonstrate greater confidence in holding career development conversations, even where there are limited or no immediate progression opportunities.
• Apply practical approaches to career discussions that help employees clarify aspirations and feel supported, leading to improved engagement and retention.

CPD credit value

• 1 CPD credit awarded

0.00 Webinar Off IMI Webinar IMI Events Register now Mon, 08/02/2027 - 18:30 Mon, 08/02/2027 - 19:30 Off

We are delighted to be hosting a four-part webinar series with Richard Beagle MIMI, Talk Sales Europe. Drawing on over five decades of retail sales experience in the automotive industry, including more than 30 years training sales teams, Richard will share practical strategies to help professionals achieve stronger commercial results while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
 

This 4 Part Series Includes:

• Customer Journey Training
• The BOSS Strategy
• Inbound Sales Calls
• The Power of Repeat and Referral Business

Each session builds practical, real-world skills that can be immediately applied within your sales role to increase conversion, improve customer experience, and drive sustainable sales performance.

Session 1: Customer Journey Training

The first session focuses on a proven and effective 10-step customer journey process designed to help sales professionals stand out in today’s highly competitive manufacturer landscape.

With competition greater than ever, it’s no longer enough to rely on product knowledge alone. Salespeople need refined skills, structured processes, and the confidence to influence purchasing decisions positively, winning more business and reducing lost opportunities.
This session will explore the full consumer purchase cycle, equipping you with the tools to enhance every stage of the showroom experience and move closer to achieving “200 Club” performance levels.

Who is the Event for?

Those with automotive sales focussed roles

What will members gain from it?

By the end of this session, members will be able to:

• Understand the complete consumer purchase cycle and how it influences buying behaviour
• Apply a structured 10 step customer journey process confidently and consistently
• Use inclusive and customer focused communication techniques to build trust and rapport
• Identify opportunities to increase conversion and prevent lost sales
• Evaluate and reflect on your own sales practice to drive continuous improvement

CPD credit value

• 1 CPD credit awarded

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