Automotive Technology

04/07/2025

Job opportunity here

JOB OPPORTUNITY!!

BLG are looking for a Qualified vehicle technician. Mot licence a bonus but not essential.
Hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
No Saturdays 🙌🙌.
Pay negotiable on experience/Qualifications.
If you would like to be part of a fantastic team within a busy garage working on a wide range of vehicles then please get in touch on 01777869787

03/04/2025

Facebook (Meta) - Copyright abuser

On Thursday 20 March, The Atlantic broke the story of how Meta has used the Library Genesis (LIbGen) dataset, which is full of pirated material (including our textbooks), to develop their AI systems.

A recent government consultation into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Copyright and the campaign sees the UK creative industries fighting back against the proposed changes to copyright law, which would favour multinational tech companies, but irremediably damage the creative industries.

META:

21/11/2024

It’s Christmaaas!
Are you filling up a stocking on your wall?
It's the time that every textbook should be bought
Does he know how learning new tech? Does a ton up in his car?
So the textbooks keep him learning every day
So here it is merry Christmas
Everybody's buying books
Look to the future now
It's only just begun…
Over 30% (yes 30%) off with free UK postage: www.tomdenton.org

09/09/2024

It is World EV Day! So what better time to order the original definitive EV textbook, with 10% off and free UK shipping? Now in its third edition the book covers everything you need to complete an EV training course or just learn more about the fascinating technologies. www.tomdenton.org

09/09/2024

Automotive students: Start of a new school or college term means you must buy a new textbook! I’ve got whatever you need from basic to advanced levels, with 10% off and free UK shipping. www.tomdenton.org

01/07/2024

It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to a lovely summer holiday. Picture yourself sipping a cold drink on the beach or relaxing in a lovely shady garden watching the sun go down. You deserve it because you have worked really hard this year. All that’s missing, to make your holiday perfect, is a good book to help you relax and learn more about Electric Vehicle technology and how many cars, like mine, run on that sunshine.

Free shipping in the UK, 10% off and signed by the author! www.tomdenton.org

26/04/2024

It isn't often the three of us can get together, but one of those rare moments happened last month when Tom was presented with his Honorary Fellowship of the IMI at the Sytner Elite Technician Competition. Henry (Gray and Hayley's son in the picture) has grown up with Tom on the computer screen in the kitchen of his home whilst the previous books have come together. He has helpfully explained to his school teachers that Tom is "mummy's boyfriend from the internet".

22/04/2024

Hayley Pells, one of Tom's team, who has been working on the textbooks for the last three books. She works for the Institute of the Motor Industry, but prior to that she had her own workshop in South Wales which specialized in wheel alignment, but also had an MOT lane. It was here she met her husband Gray as he came in for an MOT one day and let slip he could MIG, TIG, and Gas weld. As skilled people are hard to find, she married him. They've been working together ever since, but have always maintained that a workshop each was the secret to a happy marriage. Hayley is a Level 4 EV Technician, MOT tester, and holds a Masters in Science, she is a Fellow of the IMI and holds the CAE and Techsafe additional recognition.

19/04/2024

Grahame Pells, new to the Automotive Technology team, is a Fellow of the IMI and also holds AAE and Techsafe recognition. Working in the automotive industry for coming up to 20 years, Gray started as a welder, progressing to sheet metal fabrication (with a bend for aluminum, ph'nar ph'nar). Gray is an EV Technician qualified to Level 4, and is an MOT tester. He has his own shop, GP Fabrications, working on one off pieces for automotive, aviation, and occasionally prototyping. He has been writing professionally for 18 months and is currently completing a Masters in Engineering. Gray's education experience centers in regularly contributing to the National Occupational Standards and previously volunteering to teach in workshops encouraging GCSE students to consider roles in the Motor Industry.

A welcome addition to the team as he is strong in electronics and reverse engineering. In his spare time Gray is a drummer and has a collection of old cars and bikes he likes to tinker with. Married to Hayley Pells, they have 2 small children and live in Wales.

15/04/2024

🚗 Big Announcement! 🚗

🎉 We're excited to share that Tom Denton, the driving force behind our community, is expanding his team!

📚 Hayley has been writing with Tom for a few years now and Grahame Pells, carefully selected by Tom for his passion and expertise in automotive engineering, will also be joining the team.

Tom is stepping back from full time work after 45 years and many published textbooks, he is looking forward to focusing on his music and especially his band.

01/04/2024

Hayley's post - Spending the bank holiday working on our own stuff, we've previously thought about selling this van but I believe the board now has other plans, any vehicles that you've regretted parting with?

27/03/2024

Hayley here (part of Tom's team) - really proud to see Tom inducted into a very special group by Steve Nash, CEO of the IMI and Melvin Rogers, Director of Human Resources for Sytner. Tom has received the Honorary Fellowship of the Institute of the Motor Industry, the highest accolade that can be bestowed, recognising his lifetime's work supporting the sector. Its presentation at the Sytner Elite Technician Competition in Stoneleigh Park, surrounded by the latest and some of the best in automotive technology is very apt for this prestigious award.