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 2026 Top Technician competition shifts from screen to workshop bay on Saturday, 3 October, as the Delphi Academy in Warwick hosts this year’s high-pressure semi-final stage. Narrowed down from three rigorous online theory rounds, the nation’s top ten diagnostic technicians will go head-to-head across live vehicle bays. At stake...
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...
As one of the UK’s longest-established garage trade shows, Mechanex continues its regional run with a dedicated two-day format tailored specifically for independent garage owners, workshop managers, and technicians. Free to attend, the regional layout is designed to bring key industry suppliers and technical specialists directly to working workshops. The...
The Delphi Academy in Warwick will host the live finals of the 2026 Top Awards on Saturday 14 November, before proceedings shift to the DoubleTree by Hilton, Coventry, for the Top Awards Dinner. In a first for the event, the live finals day is opening its doors to the wider...
Building on its debut run in 2025, Road Transport Expo (RTX) Scotland will return to the SEC Glasgow on 18–19 November 2026, scaling up its exhibition footprint to meet demand across the commercial transport and fleet sectors. For independent workshop owners, technicians, and apprentices managing commercial contracts, light-haulier maintenance, or...
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. Brought to you by Lawson AutoTech and located at Alloa Town Hall, the event is designed to strengthen the...
The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show is set to return to the NEC, spotlighting traditional craft skills, historic metal, and hands-on workshop expertise. For technicians, apprentices, and garage owners who appreciate heritage engineering alongside modern diagnostics, this year’s event scales up with a record 120 live restorations taking...
The Commercial Vehicle Show has confirmed its return to the NEC Birmingham from 20–22 April 2027, marking 26 years as a staple fixture on the UK transport and fleet calendar. For workshop owners and technicians increasingly taking on commercial contracts, van fleet maintenance, and light-haulier servicing, the event offers a...
