Steer Automotive Group will hold its annual apprentice competition finals over two-days at the Thatcham Research Automotive Academy in February. In 2026 there is a new category for apprentice VDAs, alongside body repair, refinishing, and MET. There will be a ceremony for the winners at the end of the second day on 19 February. The competition heats in all four categories take place at EMTEC (Nottingham College) from 9-13 February.