Aftermarket Magazine May 2026

UK Garage & Bodyshop Event – Exhibition Preview 26 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2026 Autotech Group to showcase safety and smart workshop technology On stand B28, Autotech Group will be showcasing a mix of safety-focused training and smart workshop technology. Autotech Training will be featuring the Laser EVIP 2, designed to safely immobilise electric vehicles via the Type 2 charge socket, helping protect technicians working on live systems. Alongside this, Autotech Connect will demonstrate its voice-to-text reporting and on-demand technical information, as well as remote support tools that connect technicians with expert guidance in real time – supporting faster diagnostics, reduced downtime and improved workshop efficiency. See live demonstrations from BookMyGarage The comparison site for MOTs, servicing and repairs, BookMyGarage will be exhibiting on stand G30, showing how garages can win more local work by being visible online at the moment motorists are ready to book. Visitors can see live demonstrations of the platform in action – including visibility of online demand in their area – highlighting the potential and showcasing the seamless booking journey that today’s motorists expect. BookMyGarage’s Rochelle Davey will also be hosting a speaker session titled “How Garages Lose Business Without Anyone Realising” in the Business Management Theatre at 12.30 on the Thursday of the event. The session will use real world insights to explore the hidden ways garages miss out on work and share simple, actionable steps to drive sustainable growth. Meet the Cataclean Plato Racing team drivers Additives brand Cataclean will be showcasing its full product line on stand B38, including its flagship 8-in-1 fuel and exhaust system cleaner, which restores performance, reduces emissions and offers garages an upselling opportunity. The company will also share insights into its IAAF Garage Den collaboration, supporting Courtwood Car Services with complex engine maintenance and emission challenges Visitors to the stand will also have the opportunity to meet the Cataclean Plato Racing team, with drivers Dan Rowbottom and Adam Morgan hosting a live Q&A session. Comma Oil to bring solutions made for today’s workshops Visitors to stand J30 will be able to see Comma Oil’s full range of oils and lubricants, including the newest products such as ECO-RFE 0W-20, which is delivering improved efficiency for Renault and Mazda hybrid, petrol and diesel engines, and ECO-SFP 5W-30, a high-performance synthetic oil developed for Stellantis (PSA and FCA Group) petrol and diesel vehicles requiring the latest FPW 9.55535-03 specification. Also on show will be Comma’s Bag in Box range, presented as a smarter way to store and pour oil. Core Diagnostics showcases ADAS calibration system Core Diagnostics will showcase its cloud-based ADAS calibration system at stand J10. Designed for both unassisted and remote ADAS calibrations, Cloud Link ADAS Pro is said to be the first ADAS calibration tool that enables independent verification of vehicle and frame alignment. Using a remote, cloud-based connection, the remote technicians at Core Diagnostics’ Technical Centre can ensure that the set-up pre-conditions are met, so the calibration is carried out to OEM standards of accuracy. Dayco power transmission products on display Power transmission solutions manufacturer Dayco will be on stand K48 with products including its widely used high tenacity or ‘white’ timing belt, which incorporates a PTFE coating on its toothed surface, and the wet belt, a drive belt that runs in oil within the engine, to power either the primary drive system and/or the fuel/oil pump. The company’s Technical Manager, Glenn Goldstone, will also tackle issues such as the importance of following the correct installation process during belt replacement, best practices for water pumps, and misconceptions about belt-in-oil technology in one of the event’s official seminars. Delphi to showcase newest campaign launch Making its debut at the event on stand K52, Delphi will showcase its latest developments in braking, steering and suspension, fuel management, diagnostics and training. It will also be updating visitors on its participation in the IAAF ‘Garage Den’ initiative, collaborating with Shaikly Motor Company to help drive quality and brake safety awareness across the sector. The company’s popular Tech Van will also be at the show, offering hands-on demonstrations throughout the event. And visitors will be able to take part in Delphi’s ‘Spin the Wheel’ competition, with prizes and giveaways up for grabs across the two days. Meanwhile, Aliya Lam, UK Country Director at Delphi, takes to the stage in the Business Management Theatre on Wednesday to discuss the importance Comma’s Bag in Box range will be on show. :KDW ZLOO \RX ᎮQG DW WKH 8. *DUDJH Bodyshop Event, 3-4 June 2026?

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