Skills. Speed. Glory.
Get ready to push your expertise, precision, and speed to the limit across a series of hands-on challenges designed for automotive and workshop professionals.
From mastering tire servicing and diagnosing vehicle faults to showcasing razor-sharp knife control, perfect spray finishes, and lightning-fast problem-solving, every competition is built to test your skill, focus, and technical know-how.
The winners for each competition will be awarded on 11 December 2025 at 4 pm in Dubai World Trade Centre.
The PitStop Challenge brings you 6 adrenaline-packed competitions:
Know Your Tyres
Showcase your expertise in tire servicing.
Participants will begin with a technical quiz, testing their knowledge of tire systems and procedures. Score at least 80% to qualify for the hands-on round, where speed, precision, and technique take centre stage.
This challenge invites workshop and garage professionals to combine technical understanding with practical skill, putting every aspect of tire expertise to the test.
Location: Za'abeel Hall 6
Find The Fault
Testing your ability to detect vehicle issues with precision and speed.
Participants will be challenged to identify faults within a set time limit, relying on their technical knowledge, attention to detail, and diagnostic accuracy to succeed.
If you are an auto refitter, body repair specialist or collision repair technicians, this is a must for you!
Location: Sheikh Saeed Hall 2
What’s That Sound?
Identify vehicle issues using sound alone.
Participants will need to rely on their sharp hearing, technical expertise, and attention to detail to pinpoint faults within a set time limit.
Designed for mechanics, technicians, diagnostic specialists, and anyone with a finely tuned ear for vehicle behaviour, this challenge puts auditory skill to the ultimate test.
Location: Hall 7
Wrap It Up
Demonstrate your mastery of knife control and precision cutting.
Participants will be challenged to complete intricate cuts on vinyl film with both speed and accuracy, proving their ability to handle tools with expert finesse.
A flat surface known as the Bing Bing Plate is used where competitors must cut precise patterns without damaging the surface beneath, testing their pressure control and attention to detail. The goal is to achieve a clean, flawless cut under time pressure.
This challenge test an installer’s ability to balance control and pace, showcasing one of the most vital skills in the wrap industry.
Location: Sheikh Saeed Hall 3
Colour My Ride
Showcase your spray-painting technique using a state-of-the-art VR spray tool.
Spray painters, body repair professionals, paint technicians, or anyone this challenge tests your ability to achieve a flawless finish in a fully virtual environment. Step up, take aim, and prove your mastery of the perfect coat.
Participants will be graded on precision, coverage, and control - just like in a real booth.
Location: Sheikh Saeed Hall 2
Power It Up
Connect glowing wires in the correct sequence within a set time limit to light the bulb and reveal a hidden message.
Whether you are an electrician, technician, or anyone who enjoys problem-solving under pressure, this challenge tests quick thinking, precision, and a steady hand. Connect the right wires, beat the clock, and light up your victory.
Location: Concourse 2
