Automechanika UK

The Ignite Arena was all about the future of the industry 🤝

Across the two days at our sister show, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026, we welcomed inspiring speakers, honest conversations and future talent to the stage - tackling everything from career pathways and apprenticeships to attracting the next generation and closing the industry's skills gap.

We also celebrated the incredible winners of the Automechanika Birmingham Thirty Under 30 Awards, recognising the rising stars making a real impact across the automotive aftermarket today 👏

Take a look at some of the highlights 👇

Did you catch Paint & Spray Live at our sister show, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event last week?

In partnership with MasterFlo , the live spray booth was packed with demonstrations, expert techniques and the latest products in action.

What was your key takeaway from the sessions? 👇

RampUp was one of the standout new features at our sister show, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2026 last week 🔥

Sponsored by JHM Butt & Company Ltd and Snap-on UK Garage Equipment , we brought a live vehicle ramp centre stage for two days of hands-on demonstrations, expert insight, interactive discussions and live podcast recordings with Garage Talk Online .

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Garage Talk Online, speakers and everyone who stopped by over the two days 👏

We asked some of our exhibitors, speakers and attendees to sum up our sister show, the 2026 UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, in one word!

Hear what they had to say.

What would your one word be? 👇

Things got hot in the Business Management Theatre this afternoon for the return of the Hot Topics with Hot Wings panel discussion 🔥

Catch the highlights 👆

25% of stands remaining for our sister show, the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2028!!

If you want to get yours secured, get in contact with the team today 🙌

Garage Games, completed it ✅

Yesterday, some of the industries biggest influencers went head-to-head in a series of tasks.

It was high-energy, fun and slightly chaotic.

Thank you Matt Cleevely and Alex Jones for hosting and a huge thank you to our influencers!

Day 2, here we come!