Automotive Service & Repair Week (ASRW) is pleased to announce nine technical training sessions within the ASRW Conference Program will be powered by CARQUEST Technical Institute (CTI). Comprised of the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), ASRW is scheduled for Oct. 5-8 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL.
"CTI is excited to partner with ASRW with an unprecedented sample of the quality training we offer in North America," said Chris Chesney, director of training for CARQUEST. "In addition to providing the majority of technical training at ASRW, CTI will be holding its annual Instructor Summit at the same time allowing ASRW attendees to see 10 of the top industry technician instructors in action at one event."
The conference sessions powered by CARQUEST Technical Institute that will be offered at ASRW/NACE/CARS 2011 are:
• Hybrid Technology;
• Variable Valve Timing System Diagnosis;
• TPMS Update;
• Essential Electronics;
• Gas Direct Injection;
• Immobilizer Service Opportunities;
• Hybrid Vehicle Service;
• Fluid Technology; and
• Developing a Diagnostic Game Plan.
"The CARQUEST Technical Institute offering at ASRW is an incredible value for CARS attendees. CTI staff does an outstanding job of developing practical and useful information that is delivered by the best instructors in the industry," said Bill Haas, ASA vice president of education and training. "And their course materials are a resource attendees will benefit from long after the training session ends."
Conference sessions powered by CARQUEST Technical Institute are offered as part of the ASRW Conference Program beginning Wednesday, Oct. 5. Early-bird pricing for conference sessions is now available and an all-access Super Pass is only $335 through Aug. 9. For detailed information on the CTI conference sessions, including length, time and instructor, as well as the entire conference program schedule, visit www.NACEexpo.com or www.CARSevent.com.
About the Events
ASRW includes the International Autobody Congress & Exposition (NACE) and the Congress of Automotive Repair & Service (CARS), which makes it the industry’s leading event for dedicated professionals to conduct business, network and engage in industry issues. The Tradeshow News Network (TSNN) recognized ASRW as a 2010 Top 250 U.S. trade show.
NACE – the world’s collision repair event – represents the only B2B event of its kind specifically designed for collision repair industry professionals from around the globe. NACE features a comprehensive educational Conference and Exposition with hundreds of diverse exhibiting companies displaying the latest equipment, products, services and technology available to today’s collision repair industry.
CARS – the premier event for automotive service professionals – features a high-quality education lineup led by industry leaders, along with an exhibitor showcase of automotive service and repair related equipment, products and services.
The ASRW media center is sponsored by searchautoparts.com/ABRN.
For additional information, contact Hanley Wood Exhibitions at P.O. Box 612128, Dallas, Texas 75261-2128, call (888) 529-1641 or (972) 536-6444, or visit www.ASRWevents.com.
About the Sponsor
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is the sponsor of ASRW and two of its shows, NACE and CARS. ASA is the largest international not-for-profit trade association of its kind dedicated to and governed by independent automotive service and repair professionals. ASA advances professionalism and excellence in the automotive industry through education, legislative representation and member services. Its international membership base includes numerous affiliate, state and chapter groups from all segments of the industry. For additional information about ASA, go to www.ASAshop.org. ASRW, NACE and CARS are produced by Hanley Wood Exhibitions.