UK Garage & Bodyshop Event – Exhibition Preview 28 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2026 air conditioning service machines, advanced ADAS calibration systems and the latest TechPRO diagnostic platform. The demonstration van is there to show MAHLE’s new ‘man and van’ concept, a dedicated vehicle and technical specialist, which MAHLE will be using to provide on-site product demonstrations directly to customers, helping generate demand and drive sales without adding complexity for distribution partners. NAPA Auto Parts brings its latest range of products The NAPA Auto Parts team will be at stand H40, showcasing the latest range of products available across its stores. From advanced tools to highperformance automotive components, garages will discover solutions from a host of market-leading brands. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience NAPA Auto Parts 360, the digital platform designed to streamline operations and provide seamless access to parts, and tools. Visitors can also learn more about the company’s extensive range of garage equipment solutions, explore professional tool offerings from the Carlyle Tools team, and find out about the training opportunities available and the exclusive garage networks programme. Pro-Align celebrates its Hunter Engineering partnership Visitors to stand E38 can explore Pro-Align’s full range of workshop equipment. A major highlight will be the company’s long-standing partnership with Hunter Engineering. As the original and official UK partner for over 30 years, Pro-Align has earned a strong reputation for outstanding support, technical expertise, and industryleading service. Visitors can also enjoy live demonstrations of the SmartWeight Pro wheel balancer and TCX54 tyre changer, used to deliver precision, efficiency, and consistently reliable results. The Motor Ombudsman to debut new tyre safety campaign The Motor Ombudsman will be exhibiting on stand F60 in the Partner Village. During the show, members of the organisation’s Dispute Resolution and Business Services teams will be on hand to discuss the many benefits of being accredited to its Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Service and Repair Code, and to provide information and guidance on best practice for resolving consumer disputes fairly and quickly without having to resort to legal action. In addition, The Motor Ombudsman will also be debuting a new campaign and assets for garages focused on tyre safety. UFI makes its show debut UFI, the advanced filtration and thermal management specialist, will showcase its latest original equipment and aftermarket filtration technologies for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles for the first time, located on stand IP03 within the IAAF Pavilion. With over 50 years of expertise as an original equipment supplier to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers, UFI brings the same level of innovation and quality to its aftermarket range, ensuring toptier solutions for independent service networks and spare parts distributors. WD-40 to showcase its product range Visitors to stand H20 will be able to see WD-40’s Specialist Range, engage in product demos and take part in the interactive ‘Plinko Power’ game, with prizes to be won on the day. They can also receive a free Specialist Degreaser product sample and speak with the team, who will be on hand to answer questions about the full range of products. The Specialist Range includes lubricants, greases and cleaners, and the recently introduced WD-40 Specialist Dry Lubricant, a quick-drying, highperformance spray formulated to support automotive applications such as hinges, seat runners, cables, and other moving parts. Yuasa is looking for heavy hitters Yuasa will be exhibiting on stand M35 where it will be showcasing its comprehensive automotive battery range, alongside its GYT250 battery testers and Yu-Fit+ battery management and programming tool. There will be a punchbag challenge running throughout the event, with vouchers up for grabs for the hardest hitters – so visitors can test their strength as well as explore the latest products. Yuasa’s Training Manager, Ian Newham, will also be hosting a speaking session in The Workshop Theatre at 2:25 on Thursday, where he’ll share expert insights and practical guidance for technicians. Win a McLaren-branded e-scooter with ZF Aftermarket ZF Aftermarket will showcase a range of digital workshop tools, training initiatives and product developments for the independent aftermarket on stand A10, focusing on solutions designed to help workshops operate more efficiently while keeping pace with increasingly complex vehicle technology. Highlights will include ZF [pro] Manager, the company’s digital workshop management platform and ZF [pro] Diagnostics, the diagnostics solution developed to give workshops deeper access to vehicle systems and protected OEM data. Adding a touch of excitement to the stand, workshops will get a free entry into a prize draw for a McLaren-branded e-scooter, if they sign up to ZF [pro]Tech at the show. Pro-Align will be celebrating its Hunter Engineering partnership
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