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Grand Tour Challenges

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.

Winners of each competition will be recognised and awarded at a dedicated ceremony during the event.

The Grand Tour Challenges bring you 6 adrenaline-packed competitions:

Know Your Tyres

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.

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.

Polish My Ride

Polish My Ride

Demonstrate your mastery of professional polishing techniques and achieve the perfect finish.

Participants will be challenged to complete a timed polishing task using professional-grade equipment and products, testing their ability to improve surface clarity, quality, and overall finish with speed and precision.

From product selection and tool control to technique and consistency, every detail matters. Participants will be judged on the quality of their finish, consistency, technique, and completion time.

This challenge puts professional polishing skills to the test, combining precision, control, and pace in a competitive environment within the Challenge Zone.

Fix It Up

Fix It Up

Put your diagnostic skills to the test and prove you can find the problem before the clock runs out.

Participants will be presented with real-life vehicle issues and challenged to identify the problem and pinpoint the vehicle component responsible. Using technical knowledge, logic, and troubleshooting skills, participants must connect the symptoms to the correct part.

A selection of numbered vehicle parts is displayed within the Challenge Zone. Participants will receive a randomised set of 15 questions through the app and must select the numbered part they believe matches each issue.

The challenge tests a participant’s ability to diagnose problems accurately while working under time pressure. Points are awarded based on the number of correct answers and the time taken to complete the challenge.