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Information for Visitors

It's free to attend Automechanika Birmingham 2025, ticket box office will be open very soon, but you can register your interest today!

Who should attend Automechanika Birmingham?

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It is vital for industry professionals from the following business sectors to visit the exhibition:

Aftermarket Trade: Motor factors, Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Distributor, Import / Export, Retailer, Goverment, Fleet Managers and Trade Agent

Aftermarket Service Providers: Garages, Workshops, MOT Centres, Bodyshops, Car Care, Detailers, Auto Re-Fitter, Tuners, Tyre Fitters, Service Centres, Logistics & Distribution,  Consultants and Dealerships

Supply Chain: Vehichle Manufacturing, Engineering, Regulations, Strategy, Assurance, Government Affairs, Corporate Affairs, General Counsel, Connected Tech, Smart/Future Mobility

What's on for vehicle technicians

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500+ leading suppliers to the industry such as ZF, Bosch, Hella, Alliance Automotive Group, Snap-On, Comma, LKQ Euro Car Parts, Niterra (formerly NGK), Castrol, GSF and much more!

Hundreds of sessions of technical skills workshops, advice and demos delivered by industry experts and leading suppliers on the most pressing topics from diagnostics, digitalisation, EV service & repair, DPF, ADAS, oils & lubricants, battery technology, technical data, updates on independent aftermarket - MOT, adapting operations for the digital world, adapting for diesel's decline and more.

Plus, The Automechanika Birmingham Awards & Modern Garage and much more.

Vehicle technicians will get free parking and breakfasts.

What's on for the aftermarket trade

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500+ leading suppliers to the industry such as Mann & Hummel, Bilstein, Bosch,  DAYCO,  WIX, Launch UK, Valeo, BM Catalysts, Meyle, Valeo, Mobil, Ring, Comline

InnovationMobility, a high level conference with automotive and out of industry expert speakers adressing all the big topics.

Motorfactors & Retailers will also gain access to The IAAF VIP and concierge lounge 

What's on for bodyshop and collision repair technicians

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500+ leading suppliers to the industry such as Axalta, PPG, Sata, Sagola, Repairify, Walcom and Indasa

Hundreds of sessions of technical skills workshops, advice and demos delivered by industry experts and leading suppliers on welding, dent pulling, paint spraying, VDA, refinishing, M.E.T, ADAS recalibration, BS10125, insurance challenges, the energy crisis, skills gap and supply shortages, to business strategy.

Plus, Body Repair Live, Paint & Spray Live, Bodyshop Buzz Social

Bodyshop and Collision Repair technicians will get free parking and breakfasts

What's on for car care & detailing visitors

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The Detailing Live Hub is show is run in association with the UKDA, a live demo and education area allows visitors to watch products demos and get hand on to try and test the products and equipment before they buy.

What's on for Supply Chain visitors

SMMT Meet the Buyer

Hosting SMMT's Meet the Buyer

SMMT’s Meet the Buyer event will return to Automechanika Birmingham. The event will match automotive buyers with suppliers to develop meaningful business connections during this key period of recovery and transition.

Contact  meetthebuyer@smmt.co.uk if you or your company would like to take part in Meet the Buyer as buyers 

Information for Apprentices and Students

For the fist time, Automechanika Birmingham officially welcome apprentices through it's doors, connecting potential employers with the next generation of automotive professionals. You will also experience the very best the industry has to offer in tools, training & technology - so join us to learn and get inspired!

Along with apprentices, we also encourage first-year, second-year and third-year students to attend and embrace the opportunities available.

There is plenty in store for apprentices and students, with 192 hours of free technical seminars and workshops across the 3 days, with day 3 (8th June) dedicated to skills, headlined by the Talent & Skills Keynote Conference. 

Automechanika Birmingham has also partnered with School of Thought to address the skills and generation gap and promote all the career opportunities the industry has to offer.