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Andy Brooke

Managing Director at Maverick Diagnostics.
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From Generalist to Specialist: Making the Leap in the Complex World of Vehicle Repairs

To specialise or not to specialise, that is the question: Is it better to carry on trying to fix multiple brands' vehicles, or is...
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Diagnostics Terms Explained

DOIP, Cloud Diagnostics, Remote Updating, Connected Car, Cyber Security & Big Data: What does it all mean? Where is it going? How will it...
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10 Steps to Future-proof Your Workshop

Running a workshop can indeed be a challenging yet fulfilling endeavour. Workshop owners must navigate through a multitude of challenges that have the potential...
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How Independent Garages Can Navigate the Challenges of New Technology

Andy Brooke, Managing Director of Maverick Diagnostics, compares a VW Golf Mk 6 and a VW Golf Mk 8 to demonstrate the huge technological...
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What Are the Benefits of Dealer Tool Support from Maverick Help Desk?

We explain the support and benefits we provide with Maverick Help Desk, our subscription based remote IT solution for workshops....
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Should You Buy an EV or a Hybrid? Read This First

This topic is fast becoming the most confusing factor for a car buyer. Second-hand and new EVs and hybrids are entering the market every...
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Dyslexia and the Motor Trade, a Curse or a Blessing?

As most of us ask ourselves at some point: “Why did I ever become a workshop technician?” The answer normally starts when you’re a...
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Learning to Live with and Eventually Love EVs – By a Massive Petrol Head

I clearly remember the days I started to hate E​Vs (Electric Vehicles). I had gone with a friend to pick up her daughter from...
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How to Earn a Living from Vehicle Diagnostics – Now and in the Future

Over the last 25 years, I have worked as a diagnostic technician, running my own workshops. I have sold and supported aftermarket and OEM...
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