The UK automotive aftermarket is undergoing visible shifts driven by electrification and digital services. Three days in Birmingham concentrate product demos and commercial contacts that matter for suppliers, workshops and distributors.
Dates and venue for Automechanika GB 2027
Automechanika GB 2027 runs from 8 to 10 June 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre NEC in Birmingham. The schedule combines exhibition halls with practical feature areas and conference sessions aimed at industry professionals.
What the show exhibits and who attends
The exhibition brings together manufacturers and suppliers active in aftermarket and electromobility. Visitor profiles include motor factors, distributors, retailers, dealerships, garages, bodyshops, detailers and procurement professionals from OEM and Tier 1/2 companies.
Programme highlights and hands-on areas
The event features practical zones and specialist programming such as the Workshop Hub, Paint & Spray Live, Body Repair Live and Vehicle Detailing Live. Innovation4Mobility addresses themes like electrification, batteries and digital transformation. Additional initiatives include Motorvate and the Thirty Under 30 programme.
Key figures
Recent editions reported 15,000 visitors and 550 exhibitors, with participation from more than 25 countries. Those figures reflect an international exhibitor base and a significant UK professional audience in the aftermarket sector.
B2B prospecting and networking tactics
Prioritize meetings by buyer type and product relevance. Book demonstrations in the interactive areas to assess tools and consumables under realistic conditions. Combine pre-scheduled meetings with short discovery rounds around feature areas to spot product launches and commercial offers. After each contact capture immediate notes with next actions to accelerate post-show follow-up.
Practical tips for exhibitors and buyers
Exhibitors should position technical benefits that translate into workshop efficiency or cost savings for distributors. Buyers should use the live demonstration zones to validate claims and compare vendors side by side. Conference sessions on electrification are useful to benchmark product roadmaps and supplier capabilities.
Automechanika GB 2027 concentrates aftermarket supply chain activity in the NEC and offers a clear snapshot of trends affecting garages and parts supply. Check exhibitor lists, session timings and register interest on the official site https://automechanika-birmingham.uk.messefrankfurt.com to plan meetings and demo slots in advance.
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