The next generation of technical talent was on-show in the Flying Spanners competition

Across both the Friday and Saturday of Autocare at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre the Flying Spanners competition, sponsored by Supercheap Auto, was a high-energy event which pit teams of apprentices from independent workshops against the clock, and each other, in a series of practical, hands-on mechanical challenges.
Flying Spanners was also supported by TAFE NSW, AASDN, mycar Tyre and Auto, and Hi-Bolt, while Brembo also provided additional prizes.
Designed to showcase the next generation of technical talent, the competition celebrated the skill, speed and teamwork of young technicians, while offering spectators a front-row seat to the future of the automotive service and repair industry.
“The Flying Spanners competition is all about energy, passion and emerging talent,” Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said.
“It is an exciting and entertaining new feature that reinforces Autocare’s mission to celebrate and support every level of the automotive industry – from apprentices to business owners.”
At the end of the two days, the winning team was Elijah Gobbo from mycar Tyre and Auto Coomera and Bailey Wilde, of mycar Tyre and Auto Maroochydore.
Congratulations to these winners and to all who took part in what was an exciting contest amidst all the action of Autocare 2025.

To learn more about Flying Spanners, visit www.autocare.org.au