UK Garage & Bodyshop Event — June 5-6, NEC Birmingham 21 www.aftermarketonline.net JUNE 2024 It’s showtime! The second outing of the UK Garage & Bodyshop (UKGBS) Event is just around the corner and event director Joanne Knowles (pictured) says the two-day show is already shaping up to be a hit. Despite being an experienced events organiser, Knowles said this will be the first UKGBS she has directed and she said the whole event team is excited about what lies ahead. “The target number for visitors this year is 5,000, but as of mid-May we were already tracking 70% ahead of the 2022 event Knowles said. “It’s great to see the event gaining that traction given that it is only in its second year.” The event’s focus is as always on three sectors — tools, technology and training. Tools featured will be a mix of physical products and examples of remote or online platforms available to mechanics. In terms of exhibitors, there are already around 180 suppliers of which more than 30 will be first-time exhibitors at the event. There will also be 80 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. The popular Modern Garage is being built for the first time and offering hands-on examples of how to modernise to make the most of business potential. New this year will be a Detailing Hub and there will also be two Workshop Training Hubs — one technical and one targeting management practice. These will be key destinations for the whole business team. “All this goes toward supporting continued professional development in the industry,” Knowles said. “We’ve also got Body Repair Live, which used to be ‘Paint and Spray’, but we we’ve changed that to fully represent this important sector and it will feature live demos.” Knowles said work is already underway in planning for 2026. “The floorplan for the next event has been established, we are talking to companies about their plans already getting stand bookings.” And don’t forget the flagship full Automechanika Birmingham returns to the UK in 2025. commaoil.com OEM approved, 100% guaranteed engine oils When it comes to servicing \RXU FXVWRPHUV ZH·YH JRW your back with our OEM approved engine oils and 100% compatibility guarantee. Visit commaoil.com or scan the QR code to learn more. UK Garage & Bodyshop Event June 5-6 Stand F50 See us at the
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