Globally respected automotive experts Dirk Fuchs and Robert Snook will lead a valuable education program at the highly anticipated expo

Taking place from the 11th to the 13th of April 2024 alongside the Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAE), the Collision Repair Expo (CRExpo) is Australia’s only comprehensive show for the collision repair industry.
The combined expos are expected to host 9,000 trade visitors from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond as they descend on the Melbourne Exhibition Centre to connect, learn, and build their businesses or careers.
CRExpo, proudly sponsored by SAPE Group, will bring together the industry’s best and brightest, showcase the country’s leading collision repair companies, and offer unparalleled training opportunities.
The exciting new Collision Repair Training program will ensure workshops are best prepared to safely and efficiently repair electric and hybrid vehicles, while also providing vital insights into key business management challenges such as attracting and keeping staff, and opening business revenue streams.
“Australia’s automotive landscape is rapidly changing and the businesses which succeed tomorrow will be those that have prepared today,” Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said.
“This is why we have put such a focus on education for the combined Expos, with a comprehensive line-up of free and paid training opportunities plus other game-changing features to ensure this is a must-attend event for business owners, managers, and collision repairers.
“It is our mission at the AAAA to provide our members and trade visitors with the tools and knowledge they need to adapt to a fast-approaching future, and we look forward to seeing Dirk and Robert deliver these important learnings at Expo.”
US-based Dirk Fuchs is a renowned expert and speaker in Hybrid and EV technology and Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Electric Mobility Consulting, created to meet the high demand for in-depth technical information.
With more than 20 years of automotive experience, Dirk’s impressive resume includes technical training roles in Volkswagen and ZF in Germany, before serving as ZF North American Training Manager, and most recently as Director, Technical Programs and Services at I-CAR.
Dirk’s free-to-attend sessions are: Prepare your Workshop for Electrification; EV Battery Handling and Service in Collision Repair; EV System Repair and Component Replacement.
Dirk will also host a special half-day training program ‘Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Awareness’ that features a fantastic overview of EV system principles, high voltage electric system hazards and safe EV working. This session will be in high demand and ticket prices are great value.
Robert Snook is a multi-award-winning business owner, global keynote speaker, respected business coach, consultant, mentor, and trainer. Starting as a qualified automotive paint technician, Robert successfully transitioned to the corporate world.
Robert is now the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Business Success Global, where he demonstrates his passion for coaching and mentoring people and organisations around the world.
Robert will host two important seminars; Solving the People Puzzle – Attracting, Recruiting, Developing and Retaining a Team Fit for the Future; and Open Your Business Revenue Stream and Step Off the Hamster Wheel.
“I’m looking forward to supporting the Expo and sharing global insights on why businesses with the same resources operating in the same areas produce vastly different results, and what it is that the winners are doing. My other session will help attendees address their recruitment issues with actionable ideas to develop and retain great talent in their business,” Robert said.

Access to CRExpo and also AAAE is free – anyone in the automotive trade can register to attend. You can register for free, explore the Collision Repair Training program, and optionally purchase a ticket for the special four hour Collision Repair EV Training session with Dirk Fuchs at www.collisionrepair.com.au