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Europe’s best young car mechanic has been crowned in a close contest;

As we await the YCM International Final, taking place from 12–14 June, we are publishing the competition task descriptions: IF 2026 Task Topics Announcement.

Very soon the first rounds of YCM contest will take place and we expect high rate of interest from schools and students

The “New Old Car” project, part of the Young Car Mechanic competition whose grand final in 2025 was held in Croatia, has reached its final act. The vehicle that finalists from 13 countries restored during the competitive portion of the contest was awarded to the Krijesnica association, which supports children and families facing malignant illnesses.

Continental is one of the leading suppliers to the automotive industry. The company offers tailored solutions for the aftermarket with its range of products and services. Thanks to its broad-based offering and high standards of quality, Continental earns the trust of retailers and workshops alike. The company therefore plays a significant role in providing safe and secure mobility that people can rely on.

MEYLE AG, a company belonging to the Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG group, is one of the partners of the prestigious Young Car Mechanic competition. Known for designing, manufacturing, and distributing over 24,000 high-quality spare parts for passenger cars, vans, and commercial vehicles, MEYLE continues to support young mechanics in their professional development year after year.

MANN-FILTER as a long-standing partner of the Young Car Mechanic competition not only provides top-quality filters but also engages in the education of young mechanics. The company offers a wide portfolio of OE-quality filtration products and provides comprehensive training, shares knowledge and experience, and ensures top-level support.

MILWAUKEE® is a brand that not only provides top-class tools but also supports the development of the automotive industry through education and innovation. Participation in Young Car Mechanic 2025 is a natural step for the brand towards inspiring and supporting young talents.

What would Young Car Mechanic be without the competition partners? One of them is Febi Bilstein, which has been supporting this initiative to promote technical education among school students and develop skills in the automotive industry for several years.

This is already the ninth edition of the Young Car Mechanic competition, which promotes technical education and the most talented young mechanics. For the second year in a row, Delphi is a partner of this unique event, continuing its mission to support the development of skills in the automotive industry.

Since 2019, Schaeffler has been collaborating with Inter Cars in the Young Car Mechanic contest, preparing interesting tasks for young mechanics fascinated by the automotive industry. At both the national and international finals, the brand makes every effort to deliver the highest possible level of knowledge and practical skills, which will be important tools in the hands of young automotive students in the future.

Supporting young talent is the key to the future of the automotive industry. The VARTA brand, part of Clarios – the world's largest manufacturer of automotive batteries, actively engages in the development of the industry by providing high-quality batteries and supporting the education of future mechanics. As one of the main partners of the Young Car Mechanic competition, VARTA provides participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills, helping them better prepare for professional challenges.

Inter Cars together with part manufacturers has been realizing a unique educational initiative for several years now - the international Young Car Mechanic competition. This prestigious event provides a development platform for young mechanics, combining education with competition at the highest level.

Shell, a global energy and petrochemical company, is not only a leader in providing advanced lubricants but also an active promoter of education and professional development in the automotive industry. Thanks to its experience and innovative approach, Shell plays a key role as a partner in the Young Car Mechanic competition supporting young mechanics in their first steps on their professional career path.

The Bosch Group, a global leader in technology and services, has been actively supporting the development of the automotive industry for years by investing in modern solutions and the education of future mechanics. As one of the main partners of the Young Car Mechanic competition, Bosch plays a key role in inspiring young talents and supporting them on their path to a professional career in the automotive sector.

In this section, you will find more detailed information about the tasks that the contestants had to complete. Students had 45 minutes to complete each task. 50 points was the highest mark for a well-completed task.

During the "Young Car Mechanic" competition organized by the "Inter Cars" group in Lithuania in June, a project was undertaken where participants had to repair a used car, which was later handed over to representatives from war-torn Ukraine.

During the awards ceremony of the "Young Car Mechanic" international competition held in Vilnius, two young female mechanics repeatedly stepped onto the podium, even though they participated as guests. However, the representatives of the companies and the jury who prepared the tasks noticed the girls' agility and ingenuity while working at the stands.

The international Young Car Mechanic contest brings together the best young mechanics from all over Europe every year. It is a chance for them to verify their skills and compete for valuable prizes. This year's final was held in Lithuania, where competitors from ten countries met. Who proved to be the best?

On June 17-21, 2024, in Vilnius, Lithuania, the International Final of the Young Car Mechanic competition will take place, which is organized with partners and Inter Cars. Students from 10 countries - the best among young students of vehicle repair - will participate in this prestigious event.

Young Car Mechanic is, for many young mechanics, the first significant test of their knowledge and skills in the field of vehicle repair. It's also an opportunity for the whole industry, as the initiative promotes the mechanic profession to young people who will be its strength in the future. Supporting this project is a part of the philosophies of the partners, whose numbers are growing every year. What do they personally say about the Young Car Mechanic competition?

The 8th edition of the national final of Young Car Mechanic in Poland has come to an end. The students who competed in the Polish final were not sure until the last moment which of them would be the winner. What's even more exciting, there were two winners for the first time in the history of the competition organized by Inter Cars, but only one of them will represent Poland in the International Final in Lithuania.

If we were still living in the 1990s, newspapers would be full of ads saying "Car mechanic urgently wanted." Nowadays, similar posts are on job portals, and their number increase every year. The same cannot be said about the number of mechanics. So how can this be solved? The automotive industry is working intensively on this. One initiative is the Young Car Mechanic competition, organized by Inter Cars, which SDCM joined this year as a patron.

Everything we talked about and what has happened in the last few months was confirmed on March 23 and 24 in Zagreb. Viktor Vugrinčić from Elektrostrojarska obrtnička škola (ESOS) (the Electromechanical School Zagreb) won the 3rd National Croatian Final of Young Car Mechanic, which means he and his mentor will take part in the International Final in Lithuania at the end of June.

The Young Car Mechanic contest, one of the most prestigious educational events in the automotive industry, is gaining strong support. MILWAUKEE® has joined the group of supporting companies and has become a technical partner of the competition.

Positive changes in Young Car Mechanic competition. Delphi, a manufacturer of spare parts offering high-quality solutions for fuel systems, engine management, and vehicle electronics, joins the group of international partners.

The latest edition of the Young Car Mechanic contest has been launched! This is the eighth edition of the event, which brings together young car enthusiasts. The competition, which promotes knowledge and skills in automotive mechanics, is becoming increasingly popular, attracting participants from 10 countries. Here are the highlights of this year's edition.

Young Car Mechanic is an initiative that has permanently entered the calendar of automotive events. The competition is supported every year by leading suppliers and parts manufacturers. This year's edition marked the 7th time when we could find out who is the best young car mechanic and a bright uprising in the automotive market. Here is our interview with Armands Umbraško, leader and coordinator of the Young Car Mechanic project.

The European competition for students from technical and vocational automotive schools, Young Car Mechanic can now proudly announce a new partner! Joining the distinguished group is NRF, a leading manufacturer and supplier of cooling system solutions.

International competition “Young Car Mechanic 2023” took place in Hungary, the previous winner of the final, and, similarly as in the previous years, a representative of this country won the laurels again. While two victories in a competition of such a scale could be considered a coincidence, the third triumph among ten countries makes everybody wonder what is the secret of the vocational education in Hungary that knocks spots off to the remaining European countries?