Delphi Academy launches new Tesla servicing and maintenance course

Delphi recently held its first ‘Tesla Service and Maintenance’ course at its expanded training centre in Warwick. Using the latest manufacturers data and training methods, the first of the new training sessions took place on 20th September.

With Tesla being one of the best-selling electric vehicle (EV) brands across the UK and Ireland, Delphi say workshops must be prepared to meet the growing demand.

“There are 85,000 additional Teslas entering the [UK] aftermarket within the next two years,” said Luke Garratt, UK technical services manager at Delphi. “As these cars begin to arrive in independent garages, it’s crucial for technicians to understand the unique Tesla service and maintenance needs.

“We’ve developed this new course to provide the practical knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to confidently work on Teslas.”

Participants will engage in hands-on, practical tasks that teach essential Tesla service techniques, helping them stay competitive in the growing EV market. The course covers operating Tesla’s service mode, accessing service documents, performing air conditioning and battery services, brake work, tyre repair and replacement, and Tesla-specific wheel alignment and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration.

“As both an OE and aftermarket manufacturer, we are increasing our efforts to support workshops,” said Garratt. “Our trainers are seasoned technicians with hands-on workshop experience, ensuring our courses reflect real-world situations, practical scenarios, and diagnostic techniques.”

A £500,000 investment over the summer has seen the Warwick-based Delphi Academy double in size by extending into a neighbouring unit, bringing the total floor space to 1,430 square metres. Addressing industry needs, the extension features brand new training amenities dedicated to hybrid and electric vehicle education.

It comes as part of Delphi’s ongoing mission to support workshops with the knowledge, diagnostic tools, parts and technical support needed to efficiently work on today’s increasingly complicated car parc.

The next ‘Tesla Service and Maintenance’ course takes place on 10th November at Delphi Academy in Warwick.