The growth of the Battery Electric Vehicle market is expected to accelerate in the coming years as the UK prepares for the UK ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales. With more electric and hybrid vehicles on the road each year, it won't be long before you are turning away customers because you don't have the equipment or your technicians are untrained.
The latest EV equipment promotion from Total Shop Solutions is now available to help garages prepare for future demand by investing in the necessary equipment and training to work on battery electric and hybrid vehicles. The promotion is exclusive to customers buying the Sun SVL43 Baseless 2-post lift and pairing it with the Sun EV and Hybrid Battery Lift.
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Combine these two and there is a £1300 saving to be had off the listed price, plus a free Snap-on training course - (IMI level 3 award in electric and hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement) Worth £399. That’s a that a total saving of £1699, until the 31st December 2022.
SUN SVL 43 – 2-Post Baseless Lift
The Sun SVL 43 Baseless 2 Post Lift is suited to workshops that require a clear floorspace to remove and mount batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles. Available in two configurations, 4 tonnes and 5 tonnes, it features four arms with three-stage a gives better centre of gravity on heavy EV’s and front wheel drive vehicles. The 4-tonne version has low profile arms, at just 85mm they are designed for sports and low-skirted vehicles. (Pad height on the 5-tonne version is 95mm)
SUN Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Battery Lift
Combine this with the Sun EV and Hybrid Battery Lift which is a dedicated lifting table to mount and remove batteries from electric and hybrid vehicles. It can also be used to disassemble the engine, clutch, gearbox, drive axle, fuel tank, and suspension components of both petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles making it a valuable addition to most workshops. The Sun EV and Hybrid Battery Lift features a dual-speed electro-hydraulic motor with a lifting capacity of up to 1200kg and can lift within range of 800mm to 1810mm. The package also includes a pins and pads kit used for positioning and fixing components, free of charge.
The New EV Battery Lift from Snap-on
Preparing for new vehicle systems with IMI Approved Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Training
Are you qualified to service electric and hybrid vehicles? The growth of the Battery Electric Vehicle market is expected to accelerate in the coming years as the UK prepares for the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicle sales. At Snap-on, we strongly believe in assisting technicians by offering the best equipment to maximise their own potential and be the best they can be. Technicians need to begin preparing for this and based on the current trend this needs to be done with urgency. The IMI predicts a shortfall of approximately 35,000 technicians and 2026 will mark the point where the skill deficit will materialise, with skilled EV professionals being in high demand.
With more electric and hybrid cars on the road each year, it won’t be long before you’re turning customers away because you and your technicians are not qualified. Rest assured; Snap-on can help you! Snap-on has collaborated with the IMI to provide a best-in-class program for technicians at Level 3. With the IMI Level 3 Award in Electric and Hybrid vehicle system repair and replacement.
This course is intended for skilled technicians who want to gain the technical knowledge and practical skills required to work safely when performing routine maintenance on electric and hybrid vehicles. Snap-on's team of industry experts will deliver the course in a state-of-the-art training facility, providing technicians with the tools and expertise they need to achieve an industry-recognised qualification.
Purchase the SUN SVL 43 – 2-Post Baseless Lift along with the SUN Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Battery Lift before the end of December 2022 and you’ll save £1300 off the list price and get a place on a Snap-on EV and Hybrid Training course (Level 3) free of charge *Subject to availability, terms and conditions apply, speak to your Snap-on representative for more information. To see upcoming course availability click here