List of events for independent garages in 2025
2025 is shaping up to be a bumper year for automotive aftermarket events to attend. Whether you’re a garage owner, technician or apprentice mechanic, these are the events you need to know about.
All details are correct at the time of writing, so you’re advised to check with the event organisers before travelling to a venue. Better still, book in advance to take advantage of early bird offers.
January 2025
Autosport International
Dates : 9-12 January 2025 Note: 9-10 January – Trade only
Venue: NEC Birmingham
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February 2025
CAT Awards 2025
Date: 27th February
Venue: Lowry Hotel, Manchester
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March 2025
Practical Classics, Classic Car and Restoration Show
Dates: 21-23 March
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
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May 2025
Mechanex PMM Live
Date: 15-16 May
Venue: YEC, Harrogate
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June 2025
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Dates: 5-6 June 2025
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Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2025
Venue: NEC, Birmingham
Date: TBC
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SMMT International Automotive Summit
Venue: IET, London
Date: 24 June 2025
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September 2025
The BIG Awards 2025
Venue: TBC
Date: TBC
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October 2025
The Blend 2025
Venue: TBC
Date: 18 October 2025
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November 2025
Mechanex featuring PMM Live
Venue: Sandown Park, Surrey
Dates: 11-12 November 2025
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The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Awards
Venue: TBC
Date: TBC
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December 2025
IAAF Conference & Annual Awards and Dinner 2025
Venue: TBC
Date: TBC
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