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1 Jan 2026

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event launches brand-new Bodyshop Village for 2026

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) 2026 has announced the launch of its brand-new Bodyshop Village, a dedicated feature created specifically to support and showcase the needs of the UK body repair sector when the event returns to the NEC, Birmingham, on 3rd and 4th June 2026.
1 Dec 2025

Rising unemployment is a growing opportunity - how the aftermarket can open doors to the next generation of talent

With UK unemployment rising, the automotive aftermarket has a real opportunity to be part of the solution, by making it easier for jobseekers, school leavers and career changers to see the sector for what it is - a skilled, future-facing industry with long-term careers.
1 Nov 2025

Motorvate’s popular Ignite Arena returns to UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2026 to inspire the next generation

Following the huge success of Motorvate at Automechanika Birmingham 2025, show organisers have confirmed it will return in full at Automechanika Birmingham 2027. In the meantime, visitors to the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) 2026 can look forward to experiencing two of Motorvate’s most popular elements, the Ignite Arena and the Automechanika ‘Thirty Under 30’ awards, when the event takes place at Birmingham’s NEC this year.
21 Jun 2024

BM Catalysts calls for unified industry effort to reduce emissions on Clean Air Day

BM Catalysts, Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, is calling on the automotive aftermarket to unite in the fight against harmful emissions this Clean Air Day on June 20th.
19 Jun 2024

Industry warned over poor quality brake calipers, following independent study

29 defects found in new caliper brands entering the aftermarket. The automotive industry is being urged to question the quality and safety of calipers entering the aftermarket, following an independent study by Brake Engineering.

19 Jun 2024

UK Garage and Bodyshop Event announces winner of Customer Engagement Award 2024

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event has revealed the winner of its Customer Engagement Award as LKQ Euro Car Parts for the third year in a row. The announcement was made at the highly anticipated return of the trade event held from 5th to 6th June 2024 at NEC in Birmingham.
15 Jun 2024

Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024 celebrates top talent

The winners of the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2024, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts, have been announced, with the industry’s very best being celebrated.
15 Jun 2024

AJD Tools celebrates success at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024

AJD Tools, a leading provider of tools, equipment, and consumables for garages across the UK, has hailed the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 a success, with the team receiving a high level of engagement with numerous garages visiting the AJD Tools stand, keen to invest in the latest tools and technology.
14 Jun 2024

Successful showcase for ZF Aftermarket at UK Garage and Bodyshop Event

ZF Aftermarket UK enjoyed a highly successful presence at the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE) held on June 5th and 6th at the NEC in Birmingham, with the event attracting numerous visitors eager to learn more about ZF's innovative training programmes and offerings.

13 Jun 2024

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2024 reveals record number of visitors

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 saw a significant increase in attendance from its inaugural edition in 2022.