Guide: How to become a classic car expert

Vintage and youngtimer vehicles continue to enjoy increasing popularity and they are now an economic factor that can no longer be ignored. The success of trade fairs and events as well as numerous magazines are an indication of this. There are more and more old and youngtimers, which despite low mileage still require periodic maintenance and repair, or which need to be restored [...]

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There are more and more oldtimers and youngtimers that, despite low mileage, still require periodic maintenance and repair, or that need to be restored. It is becoming increasingly difficult for classic car owners to find competent mechanics. That is why the Interessengemeinschaft Fahrzeugrestaurator (IgF) offers further training to become a vehicle restorer specializing in mechanics or electrics with a federal certificate. The classic car group of the ACS section Thurgau promotes this training.

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Part 1 of the program: Presentation of the training cycle to become a vehicle restorer, specializing in mechanics and electrics by Jürg Hofer, board member of the Interessengemeinschaft Fahrzeugrestaurator. Part 2: Jakob Kuster, from the Oldtimer Wellness Garage Kuster in Scherzingen TG, reports from the practice of a professional vehicle restorer. Part 3: The concept of further training to become a vehicle restorer is presented by the Oldtimer Group of the ACS Section Thurgau.

Please register by Thursday, October 27, 2016. For ACS members, this event including aperitif is free of charge. Non-members pay a contribution of 20 Swiss francs. The event will take place on Thursday, November 3, 2016 (6:30 p.m. Apéro Riche, 7:15 p.m. start of info event) at the Road Safety Center Thurgau. The number of participants is limited.

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