HELLA Gutmann boosts regional garage support with new appointment

HELLA Gutmann has further expanded its UK workshop equipment team with the appointment of diagnostic expert Glenn Hopkins, reinforcing its commitment to supporting independent garages across the country.

Glenn joins as Business Development Manager for the South of England and South Wales, bringing extensive experience in diagnostics and a strong focus on helping workshops keep pace with today’s advanced vehicle technologies. His arrival follows the 2024 appointment of Matt Brown, who has already become a familiar and trusted contact for garages across the North of England and Scotland.

Both Glenn and Matt hold ADAS IMI Accreditation, underlining their deep technical expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of vehicle servicing and repair.

“Glenn’s appointment builds on the strong foundations we laid last year with Matt’s arrival,” said Julian Goulding, Head of Garage Equipment at HELLA Gutmann. “With both now on board, we’ve significantly strengthened our regional support for workshops, combining practical knowledge with hands-on diagnostic expertise.”

Based near Worthing, Glenn brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Bosch, Opus IVS, and Maverick Diagnostics. Known for his technical insight and approachable style, he’s well-positioned to support customers across his region.

“With today’s vehicles, fast and accurate diagnostics are essential for workshop efficiency,” said Glenn. “We’re here to help garages get the most out of their equipment and make confident decisions when it matters.”

Operating from Burnley, Matt continues to support customers in the North and Scotland, building on a successful first year in the role. He combines strong diagnostic product knowledge with a background in motor factor distribution and branch management.

“I’ve always believed in making advanced diagnostics accessible for technicians,” said Matt. “It’s been great to work with garages that are eager to get ahead, and I’m looking forward to helping even more of them as the technology evolves.”