Automotive Training Solutions

What Automotive Training Solutions does

Automotive Training Solutions Ltd is an independent UK private limited company (Company no. 10911505) that delivers vocational qualifications and competency assessments to the motor industry on customer premises nationwide. The portfolio centres on Level 2 and Level 3 VCQ/NVQ awards covering vehicle body repair, paint refinishing, MET, vehicle damage assessment, automotive glazing, hybrid and electric vehicles, ADAS awareness and calibration, refrigerant handling (F-Gas), bonding techniques, and British Standard MIG welding. Delivery is conducted by visiting assessors and trainers who carry out workplace-based assessments during live repair jobs, and qualifications carry City & Guilds and GQA accreditation, with NBRA as an industry-affiliation partner.

The business operates a professional-services revenue model with two streams: qualification and assessment services, and bespoke training courses (including CPD, hybrid/EV, and ADAS). Pricing is quote-based and tailored to client requirements, typically structured as multi-year contracts, with the company emphasising cost savings versus off-site training alternatives that require technician travel or overnight stays. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting accident repair centres, bodyshop groups, and automotive dealerships, supported by a company website, organic social presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals. Named customers include UK Carbody, FIX Auto Mid Devon, Rainbow Bodyshops, Cunningham Car Centre, Vospers, Drive Vauxhall, RGM Repairs, and Stoneacre.

The offering has no proprietary technology platform; the core asset is assessor expertise and credentialing partnerships. The company is founder-operated, with no disclosed external funding, and has extended its commercial footprint into a related entity supplying automotive tools and equipment (Automotive Tool Solutions) to support customer audit and HSE compliance.

Name

Automotive Training Solutions

Legal name

Automotive Training Solutions Ltd

Website

https://autotrainingsolutions.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Automotive Training Solutions is an independent UK firm delivering on-site vocational qualifications and competency assessments (Level 2/3 VCQ/NVQ, ADAS, hybrid/EV, welding, glazing) to accident repair centres, bodyshop groups, and automotive dealerships nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Training Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Body Repair, Paint & Refinishing (Collision) (EDAOAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Alternative Fuel, Hybrid & EV Service (High-Voltage) (EDAOAEAL), Automotive Diagnostics & Electrical Systems (EDAOAEAB), Automotive (EDABALAB)

Keywords

• Automotive training services
• Vocational qualifications
• Body repair training
• ADAS calibration training
• Workplace competency assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

UK

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Qualification and Assessment Services: The company generates revenue through on-site qualification delivery and competency assessments for automotive technicians. Qualifications include Level 2 and Level 3 VCQ/NVQ awards, ADAS training, hybrid vehicle training, welding certifications, and glazing diplomas. Services are delivered at the client's premises, reducing downtime and travel costs for customers.
2. Training Services: Revenue is also generated from bespoke training courses including CPD (Continuing Professional Development) training, hybrid and electric vehicle technology courses, ADAS awareness and calibration training, and specialised repair techniques. All attendees receive competence certification upon completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Automotive Training Solutions delivers on-site vocational qualifications and competency assessments for automotive technicians across the UK. The portfolio includes Level 2 and Level 3 VCQ/NVQ awards in body repair, paint refinishing, MET, vehicle damage assessment, glazing, and hybrid/electric vehicles, plus ADAS training, refrigerant handling, MIG welding, and bespoke CPD courses. All services are conducted at the client's workshop to minimise downtime and ensure BS10125, CARS QA, manufacturer, and work-provider audit compliance.

Product overview

Automotive Training Solutions is an independent organisation delivering training and qualifications to the motor industry across the UK. Their offering consists of a portfolio of vocational qualifications (VCQ/NVQ) and bespoke training services. The qualifications include Level 3 credentials in Vehicle Body Repair, Paint Refinishing, MET, and Vehicle Damage Assessment, as well as Level 2 qualifications in Automotive Glazing and Hybrid/Electric Vehicles. They provide specialised ADAS training at multiple levels, Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas), Bonding Techniques, and MIG Welding certifications. Their training services cover the latest Electric, Hybrid, and ADAS vehicle technology to basic repair techniques, all delivered at client premises to reduce productivity loss. The company also supplies automotive tools and equipment through a related entity (Automotive Tool Solutions). All qualifications are compliant with BS10125, CARS QA, manufacture, and work provider audits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level 3 VCQ Vehicle Body Repair Qualification Level 3 motor industry vocational qualification for Senior Panel Technicians competent in carrying out structural and non-structural repairs to motor vehicles.
• Level 3 VCQ Vehicle Paint Refinishing Qualification Level 3 motor industry vocational qualification for Senior Paint Technicians competent in carrying out a range of paint refinishing tasks.
• Level 3 VCQ Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) Qualification Level 3 motor industry vocational qualification for Senior MET/Panel Technicians competent in carrying out complex MET tasks.
• Level 3 VCQ Vehicle Damage Assessor Qualification Level 3 motor industry vocational qualification for Vehicle Damage Assessors competent in compiling information required to carry out vehicle appraisals and identify correct repair methods.
• Level 2 NVQ in Automotive Glazing Level 2 motor industry qualification for technicians competent in complex glazing techniques for motor vehicles.
• Level 2 Qualification in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles In-house training course with workbook exam preparing bodyshop staff for awareness of dangers and safety implications when working on high voltage systems and components.
• Level 3 Qualification in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles In-house training course with workbook exam followed by practical assessment to ensure technicians are aware of dangers and safety implications when working on high voltage systems and components.
• Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas) Qualification Motor industry qualification consisting of training and assessment to enable technicians to legally remove and replace air conditioning refrigerant from vehicles.
• Level 3 Module - Bonding Techniques Bind and Fastening Level 3 module ensuring compliance for Panel technicians carrying out bonding and riveting activities during vehicle repairs, equivalent to AOM 030 and compliant for BS10125.
• British Standard MIG Welding Qualification (BS4872 / Spot Welding BS1140) Motor industry qualification for technicians carrying out welding processes on a range of steels.
• ADAS Level 3 Knowledge and Understanding Qualification Level 3 qualification providing awareness to senior technician level on ADAS complexity, satisfying work providers and auditing bodies.
• ADAS Level 3 Competence and Understanding in Calibration of ADAS Level 3 qualification for technicians carrying out ADAS calibrations.
• ADAS Awareness Qualification Qualification providing understanding of ADAS for any staff who need awareness of the technology.
• Automotive Glazing Diploma Diploma enabling technicians to undertake all glazing requirements, with opportunity to enrol on a GQA Diploma in Automotive Glazing, helping companies comply with BS10125 and audit standards.
• Workplace Assessments On-site competency assessments covering Paint Senior, Panel Senior, MET Senior, VDA, Hybrid Level 2 & 3, ADAS, Four Wheel Alignment, Refrigerant Handling, Bonding Techniques, Automotive Glazing, and British Standard MIG Welding, conducted during live repair work.
• Bespoke Training Services Custom-designed training courses including the latest hybrid vehicle technology through to basic repair techniques, delivered at client premises.
• Automotive Tools and Equipment Tooling and equipment supply via a related entity (Automotive Tool Solutions) to keep businesses compliant for audit and HSE inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dramatically reduced disruption to technician training and qualifications
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NBRA (National Body Repair Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBRA is listed as an affiliate and awarding body partner. The National Body Repair Association is a trade body for the accident repair industry, and partnership indicates alignment with industry standards and recognition of qualifications.
• City & GuildscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity & Guilds is an affiliate and awarding body partner. The company delivers qualifications that carry City & Guilds accreditation, providing nationally recognised credentials for automotive technicians.
• GQA (GQA Qualification), formerly Cskills AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGQA is listed as an affiliate and awarding body partner. GQA is a leading Awarding Organisation for the automotive and other industries, providing vocational qualifications that Automotive Training Solutions delivers to technicians.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• GTG Training: UK-based automotive training provider delivering technical and vocational qualifications including EV and ADAS. Comparable in product mix, customer profile (body shops and dealers), and competitive overlap in the on-site training niche.
• Remit Training: UK apprenticeship and vocational training provider with a strong automotive track delivering technician qualifications. Comparable because it serves a similar bodyshop and dealership customer base with both apprenticeship and assessment-led offerings.
• ProVQ: UK provider of vocational qualifications and workplace assessments for the motor industry, including body repair, paint, MET, and glazing. Directly comparable as an assessment-led competitor with similar VCQ/NVQ portfolio and bodyshop customer focus.
• GQA Qualifications: UK awarding body (formerly Cskills Awards) focused on automotive and construction qualifications. Directly comparable as both an awarding partner to Automotive Training Solutions and an alternative route to the same vocational credentials.
• Autotech Training: UK provider of motor industry training including EV, hybrid, ADAS, and traditional technician qualifications. Comparable in product breadth, target customer (UK bodyshops and dealerships), and qualification portfolio overlap.
• S&B Automotive Academy: UK-based automotive training provider delivering vocational qualifications and bespoke courses to the motor industry. Closely comparable in scope (qualifications + bespoke training), customer base (body shops and dealerships), and product mix.

Others

• Thatcham Research: UK automotive research centre focused on vehicle safety, repair methods, and ADAS calibration standards. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem player whose standards drive demand for ADAS training and BS10125-compliant qualifications.
• NBRA (National Body Repair Association): UK trade body for the accident repair industry and an affiliate/awarding-body partner of Automotive Training Solutions. Adjacent rather than directly competitive: NBRA sets industry standards and provides member services that complement but also influence the compliance regime ATS sells into.

Broad incumbents

• City & Guilds: Major UK awarding organisation with whom Automotive Training Solutions is an affiliate/partner. Comparable because City & Guilds delivers automotive vocational qualifications both directly and through approved centres, partially overlapping the same VCQ/NVQ product set.
• IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry): UK motor industry's professional body, awarding ATA accreditation and offering its own qualifications and training. Comparable as the dominant awarding body that Automotive Training Solutions' qualifications align with, and a competitor for advanced technician certifications including EV/ADAS.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/automotivetrainingsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auto-training-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/automotive_training_solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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