The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event took place at the NEC on the 5th and 6th of June at the NEC Birmingham and both organisers and exhibitors have called the show a big success. 

The event featured approaching 200 leading aftermarket suppliers, spanning all key sectors including parts, tools, equipment, support services and training. There was also plenty of information and training on offer with industry experts giving talks on the latest product innovations and opportunities, coming changes in the market and how this will impact on workshops and how to improve and enhance business. Alongside this were many practical product demonstrations. 

Although final figures are not yet released, the attendance was very healthy over the two days, with garage and bodyshop owners and technicians attending from all over the UK and Ireland. 

The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will return for its third edition at the NEC in June 2026 and its sister event Automechanika Birmingham will be returning on the 3-5 June 2025. 

You can read more about some of the highlights of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event 2024 in the July/August edition of Autobiz Magazine.