Heilimä Challenges Industry Professionals to Attend the Tekijäpäivät Event
Technology and skill requirements in the automotive aftermarket are evolving rapidly. Harri Heilimä, chairman of the board of the Association of Automotive Service Providers, challenges industry professionals to take a break from their busy daily routines and attend the Tekijäpäivät event in Vantaa on October 2–3 October.
“Change in the auto repair industry is happening so fast right now that no one can claim to already know everything they need to know.” Tekijäpäivät offers a great opportunity to get a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the industry and the direction in which the field is heading, all in one place,” Heilimä encourages.
Organized by the Association of Automotive Service Providers, Tekijäpäivät brings together professionals, companies, and students at the country’s newest vocational school in the field— the Vehkala campus of Vantaa Vocational College Varia, bringing together automotive repair professionals, companies, students, and the latest products, tools, and services. The event stands out from typical trade shows particularly because of its setting: new products are showcased in an authentic, modern auto repair and educational setting where visitors can actually do everything that’s typically done in a repair shop.
The program includes live demonstrations, expert presentations, and hands-on demonstrations. A wide range of topics will be covered, including repair technology, replacement parts, body repair and painting, tire technology, battery and electric vehicle technology, information systems, and training. The program also includes demonstrations on electric vehicle battery safety and a panel discussion on the implementation of battery regulations in Finland.
According to Heilimä, the event is also worth attending to meet colleagues and exchange ideas about what’s currently happening at repair shops.
– The whole point of Tekijäpäivät is hands-on engagement. Come see, try things out, ask questions, and join the conversation. I challenge every professional in the field to use this day to develop their own expertise and their business.
The “Tekijäpäivät” event will be held in Vantaa on October 2–3, 2026. The event is open to professionals on Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission is free but requires advance registration. On Saturday evening, the festivities continue at a hotel in Vantaa with an Oktoberfest celebration organized by automotive professionals. *
