The first of the BVRLA’s new 2023 series of Technical and Operational Management (TOM) and Residual Value and Remarketing (RVR) Forums will take place in February and members are invited to sign up now.
Throughout the year, the association gathers industry experts and practitioners from across its membership to encourage discussion and debate, while sharing insights and best practice.
During 2023 there will be three TOM Forums and three RVR Forums, and members can send up to two delegates to either one by paying an annual subscription of £500+VAT.
The first TOM Forum of 2023 will take place online on Thursday 2 February. Confirmed speakers are Thomas Hudd, Technical Manager at National Body Repair Association, who will be presenting the latest trends in the body repair sector and influencing factors over rising costs of parts. Also, Steve Chambers, Senior Editor - SMR at cap hpi, who will be presenting key trends and data on maintenance of EVs.
Typical topics of discussion at the TOM Forum include:
- Aftermarket trends: tyres, MOTs, network capacity
- Vehicle maintenance and key operational matters
- Electric Vehicles: repairs, maintenance, infrastructure, future product, and availability of stock
- Impact of ADAS: safety, repair, and calibration
- Impact of in car connectivity: managing technical support and access to data
- Aftermarket skills: how the whole supply chain within our sector is looking to recruit and look to re-train / upskill its current workforce.
The first RVR Forum of the year will take place on Thursday 9 February at Volkswagen UK National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes. Confirmed speakers are Andy Picton, Chief Commercial Officer at Glass's, who will be presenting the latest trends they are seeing in the used van market, identify any disruptors and advise if the sector is expecting EURO 7 vans. There is also an opportunity to take part in a ride and drive of the ID Buzz, the new BEV campervan (limited spaces, allocated on a first come, first served basis).
Typical topics of discussion at the RVR Forum include:
- Market trends: from both rental and leasing, new mobility models, BVRLA in-house policy & research
- Used marketplace: trends and values from the auction houses and trade guides
- Forecasting and residual values: what are the data providers and influencers seeing and predicting for the next six months and beyond
- Political and economic landscape: latest picture of UK economy, business confidence, what impacts supply and demand.
To contact the BVRLA team about subscribing to a Forum, email [email protected].
