The Commercial Vehicle Show is the UK’s leading event for the road freight, transport and logistics sector and an increasingly important date in the calendar for independent garages working with vans, trucks and fleet operators. Bringing together vehicle manufacturers, technology providers, fleet operators and policy-makers, the show offers a clear...
Organised by Schaeffler, the REPXPERT Conference is set to return in 2026 following the success of its inaugural event in 2024. The full-day conference will take place on Thursday, 14th May 2026, at the British Motor Museum in Gaydon, and promises to deliver valuable insights for garage and workshop professionals...
Mechanex is one of the UK’s longest-established aftermarket trade shows, created specifically for independent garage owners, technicians and workshop managers. Held as free-to-attend, two-day regional events, Mechanex brings the aftermarket directly to working garages. Exhibitors range from major suppliers to specialist manufacturers, showcasing parts, tools, diagnostic equipment, workshop software and...
GSF Car Parts brings its "festival of the trade" to the North East for the very first time. Following huge success in London and Birmingham, TechFest takes over the Utilita Arena for an evening of business, technology, and networking. Designed for garage owners and technicians, the event kicks off at...
The UK Garage & Bodyshop Event is a major two-day trade show held at the NEC Birmingham, designed specifically for independent garages, bodyshops and aftermarket professionals. Organised by the team behind Automechanika, the event delivers a mix of live demos, technical training, product showcases and business advice. Visitors can take...
The second stop on the massive 2026 GSF TechFest tour sees GSF Car Parts bring the "festival of the trade" to the Midlands. Taking over the CBS Arena, this event promises to be one of the largest gatherings of independent garage professionals in the region this year. Doors open at...
The Blend is a major annual conference and networking event for owners and managers of independent garages across the UK and Ireland. Open to all garages, the one-day event combines practical business insight with high-quality networking, attracting around 500 delegates from across the automotive aftermarket. Held every October at The...
The IAAF Annual Conference and Awards Dinner returns on Thursday 3 December 2026, moving to a new venue at The Vox, Resorts World, NEC Birmingham. Organised by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), the event brings together key stakeholders from across the UK automotive aftermarket for a day of insight,...
The Thistle Auto Revival Networking Event returns on Saturday, 6th February 2027. It will once again bring the independent garage community together for a full day of learning, networking, and celebration in the stunning surroundings of Inglewood House & Spa. Brought to you by Lawson AutoTech, the event is designed...
