Day One: 17th September 2025
CARS is delighted to announce that this year's Skills Lab is being sponsored by ELEVATE. Visitors to the event will be able to take advantage of a special workshop with MD and Lead Trainer Ken Byng, with a choice of attending the 11am or 2pm session on September 17th.
Attendees for both workshops will get an exclusive taster of what ELEVATE training is, including an oversight of what an ATF will need to put in place to be able to safely handle end of life EVs and hybrids. Most importantly, Ken will also cover why this training is now essential for every ATF.
The ELEVATE team will be available to answer any questions and discuss EV training options and battery disposal services throughout both days of the event.
Ken Byng – Managing Director - ELEVATE Auto Solutions
Ken Byng has delivered EV training to businesses throughout the UK since 2019. Ken is fully electrically qualified to 11,000V level, with over 35 years’ worth of industry experience. Ken has specialist qualifications for EVs and HEVs through the Institute for the Motor Industry (IMI), as well as being vehicle manufacturer trained. Ken has advised the IMI on development of new and existing National Occupational Standards. Through ELEVATE, Ken collaborates with BMRA to deliver EV training to its members. Ken has worked on many EV related government and university research projects, including being invited to the House of Lords as expert witness in the UK’s readiness for EVs.
About ELEVATE and CARS workshop
ELEVATE courses have been successfully delivered to hundreds of people across the UK, enabling them to safely handle electric vehicles at end of life. A wide range of ELEVATE courses are available covering theory and practice as well as tailored courses for specific needs. ELEVATE gained IMI Approved Centre status and developed IMI accredited bespoke end of life electric and hybrid vehicle training specifically for the ELV industry at various levels, leading to official IMI certification for successful candidates.
The ELEVATE workshop will discuss, and highlight on a vehicle present, the hazards in an EV, as well as give an overview into risk assessments, useful resources and the equipment needed to safely handle EVs, including PPE.
Attendees will get a taster of what ELEVATE training is, including an oversight of what an ATF will need to put in place to be able to safely handle end of life EVs and hybrids.
Day Two: 18th September 2025
Andy Latham – Founder & CEO - Salvage Wire
Andy Latham’s career journey spans from a shop floor apprenticeship in the retail motor industry to senior roles as After Sales Manager, Claims Engineer, and Compliance Manager with Aviva. Today, he is a globally recognised specialist in electric and hybrid vehicle technology and a leading technical trainer, delivering expertise to companies and industries worldwide. As Chairman of the Vehicle Recyclers Association, Andy is at the forefront of advancing sustainable practices in the automotive sector. He is also a Certified Speaker, Leader, and Coach, and the Founder & CEO of Salvage Wire, Salvage Insight, and Charg-Ed—organisations dedicated to innovation, compliance, and training in the evolving automotive landscape. A fully qualified Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Master Technician, Andy has been invited to speak at numerous international conferences and has developed training programmes for global certification organisations. He is a Fellow of the Institute of the Motor Industry (FIMI) and an Incorporated Engineer with the Engineering Council UK.
About Andy's workshop
Two sessions are taking place: 11am or 2pm session on September 18th.
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