WIN with NGK

Published: 31 January, 2023

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) is giving Aftermarket’s readers the chance to win one of five special woolly bobble hats to help them keep warm, and look good, this Winter.

Meanwhile, the OE supplier recently launched a new workshop training initiative, NGK Academy. The portal includes over 270 technical training videos from automotive training providers Our Virtual Academy (OVA). They have also created a suite of bespoke training videos on spark plugs with further NGK/NTK product-focused training being developed in the future.

To have a chance of winning one of the bobble hats, just answer the following question:

What is the name of NGK’s new training initiative?
A. NGK Academy
B. Umbrella Academy
C. Nevermore Academy

Winner will be chosen at random from the correct answers when the competition closes on 24 February, and the winner will be notified by 27 February. By entering, you consent to your information being shared with a third party. The Editor’s decision is final. No cash alternative offered.

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