Box office for Automechanika Birmingham is now open - Register for your FREE ticket today!
Automechanika Birmingham provides 3 days to meet, network, source, trade, learn, tackle the industry's big challenges and so much more!
Located at the heart of the UK's automotive industry in the midlands it's the UK’s leading exhibition for the automotive aftermarket and supply chain sector. Attracting over 500+ exhibitors from 25+ countries and 15,000 visitors.
Opening Times
Tuesday 3rd June 2025 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 4th June 2025 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 5th June 2025 - 9:30am - 4:00pm
Venue
Halls 18 - 20 NEC
North Avenue
Marston Green
Birmingham, B40 1NT
Who should attend Automechanika Birmingham?
It is vital for industry professionals from the following business sectors to visit the exhibition:
Aftermarket Trade: Motor Factors, Manufacturer, Wholesaler, Distributor, Import , Retailer, 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
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 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
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 Right to Repair Lounge (VIP & Press).
What's on for Bodyshop and Collision Repair Technicians
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
Get your hands on the best products, to give your finishes that perfect wet look every time. See the techniques first hand from industry legends at Vehicle Detailing Live with our Education Partner the UKDA. We have three unmissable days of networking, learning, and innovation.
What's on for Supply Chain visitors
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 - Introducing Motorvate!
Automechanika Birmingham, is spearheading a brand-new initiative to tackle one of the industry's biggest challenges – and we’d love you to be a part of it.
Introducing 'Motorvate' an exciting, not-for-profit showcase set to run alongside Automechanika Birmingham. We are all aware of the biggest collective challenge facing our industry, with the IMI predicting a shortfall of 160,000 people across the automotive sector by 2031 and the need for an additional 45,800 technicians in the next ten years.
We are supporting the industry to tackle the automotive talent and skills shortage! The challenge until now has been what we can do together to tackle the issue.
We have gone into partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) and supported by key sponsors like Autotech Group, European Tyre Enterprise Limited (ETEL), LKQ Euro Car Parts, Toyota GB, Castrol Race part of Certas Group, Hella, Alliance Automotive Group (NAPA), 3D Group and Bosch.
Motorvate will highlight the automotive sector as a dynamic, tech-driven industry bursting with career opportunities. Expect an inspiring line-up of engaging talks, celebrity appearances, competitions, entertainment, and exclusive sponsor events. Additional support comes from Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), School of Thought and National Body Repair Association (NBRA).
Motorvate will attract schools, college and university students, tutors, apprentices, garage and bodyshop owners, those exploring mid-career changes, and industry bodies. Motorvate is all about connecting people with the future of this industry and showcasing what’s possible!
