Autogem is helping to raise standards across the tyre aftermarket after joining forces with leading industry training provider Autotech Training to launch a new IMI-certified TPMS training programme, giving workshops access to nationally recognised qualifications in one of the fastest-growing areas of vehicle servicing.

Bringing together our established expertise in TPMS with Autotech Training’s renowned IMI-approved accreditation framework, the partnership has been created to support the growing technical demands placed on tyre technicians while helping businesses invest in recognised skills, improve workshop standards and future-proof their workforce.

The collaboration was established after we were approached by a customer requiring formal accreditation as part of its internal training and compliance standards. While we already delivered technical TPMS training, the request reflected a wider shift across the aftermarket, where businesses are placing greater emphasis on recognised qualifications and demonstrable technician competence.

As TPMS systems become increasingly integrated into day-to-day tyre servicing, technicians are expected to carry out sensor replacements, diagnostics, relearn procedures and system resets quickly and accurately. However, increasing system complexity means workshops are also facing greater risks associated with incorrect servicing, damaged sensors and unresolved faults.

The new IMI-certified programme has been developed to help workshops strengthen technician confidence, improve consistency and maximise the effectiveness of their TPMS equipment and processes.

“Accredited training is becoming increasingly important because it both validates skills and resonates across the industry. We genuinely believe the sector needs this,” said Managing Director Prashant Chopra.

“The tyre industry keeps the country moving and we shouldn’t underestimate the role it plays. Training and the continuous development of training is essential, and we feel a responsibility to help drive those standards.”

“There is little value in investing in advanced TPMS tooling if technicians do not feel confident using it to its full potential. Proper training ensures workshops can maximise the capabilities of their equipment, improve efficiency, reduce errors and ultimately deliver a better service to customers.

“This partnership is about far more than delivering another training course. It’s about helping to professionalise the tyre sector, giving technicians recognised qualifications and ensuring workshops are equipped to meet the demands of increasingly sophisticated vehicles.”

Delivered through Autotech Training’s IMI-approved structure, the programme has been designed to provide tyre businesses with a recognised benchmark for technician development, while supporting greater consistency and professionalism across workshop operations.

For technicians, the training provides formal recognition of skills in an increasingly technical area of servicing. For employers, it offers reassurance that TPMS work is being completed using approved procedures and recognised industry standards.

“As vehicle technology continues to evolve, the tyre sector is being asked to manage increasingly technical systems as part of everyday workshop operations. TPMS is now a core part of that,” comments Alistair McCrindle, Director of Operations at Autotech Training.

“This partnership allows us to deliver accredited, industry-relevant training that gives technicians confidence and supports workshops in maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer service.”