The LKQ Academy provides automotive training for all aspects of the industry.
Advances in technology, increasing repair complexity, shortages in skilled labour, rise in operational costs and the need to become more sustainable – is your bodyshop prepared?
LKQ Academy provides a range of automotive training courses designed to help your bodyshop technicians stay relevant in this dynamic, fast changing industry.
We are in partnership with industry leading training providers. We have the largest in-house technical team.
We’re your supportive partner in a changing world.
LKQ Bodyshop Courses
Bodyshop – Beginner
- Introduction to Panel Preparation
- OEM Seam Sealing and Coatings Reproduction
- Introduction to Refinish Application
- Collision Glue Kit
Bodyshop – Intermediate
- Polishing and Oven Rectification Processes
- Advanced Panel Preparation
- Advanced Refinish Application
- LKQ Collision Glue Kit
Bodyshop – Advanced and Specialist
- Advanced Refinish Application - Special Effect Colours
- IRP – Spot Repair
- Interior Leather, Vinyl, Fabric and Velour Repair
- Plastic Repair Process
- Alloy Wheel Cosmetic Refinish Process
- Alloy Wheel Cosmetic Repair Process
- Glass Repair
- Introduction to Paintless Dent Removal
LKQ Academy Bodyshop Quality Control
- QC Course
Bodyshop IMI Accreditations
- IMI - Cosmetic Repair Full Route
- IMI - Paint Full Route Accreditation
- IMI - Panel Full Route Accreditation
- IMI - Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Accreditation [MET]
- IMI - VDA - Full Route
- IMI - Bodyshop Glazing
Membership Packages
More than 5 technicians in your bodyshop?
Our Group Membership Package could be the perfect solution – and it’s only £2499 per year.
Individual packages also available from only £649 per year.