THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO AUTOMECHANIKA BIRMINGHAM

Say Hi To The Imi At Automechanika

The IMI are excited to announce that they will be at Automechanika, delivering a series of training sessions, alongside exclusive talks by Steve Nash, Chris Cotterill and Steve Scofield. As well as EV training in HV System Isolation and Plug-in Charging, we have the EV Training Academy, a thrilling opportunity to boost your EV skills and knowledge.

As a partnership between the IMI and Our Virtual Academy, the EV Training Academy will run a series of free 30-minute training sessions on EV and hybrid vehicles throughout the event, teaching tips and tricks, and helping you understand the new world of electrification. You will also have the opportunity to ask our experts anything about EV and hybrid technology.

The IMI will be at Stand 0118 in the EV PARC. Discover our full range of training courses, as well as the benefits of being a member

Automechanika Birmingham, and after a four-year hiatus, it’s back. The UK’s largest automotive trade exhibition has reported unprecedented visitor demand as registration figures are currently 112% higher among garage professionals than the same period when the event was last held.

Taking place between 6-8 June 2023 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the event will be the first Automechanika in the UK since 2019, with exhibiting brands including Bilstein Group, Bosch, Brembo, Castrol, Delphi, HELLA, LIQUI MOLY, MANN+HUMMEL, and ZF Aftermarket.

All visitor metrics for the event are currently surpassing figures set at the same point before the show was last held in the UK four years ago, with 168% more bodyshop and collision repair professionals now registered ahead of this time in 2019.

Be part of the debate

Automechanika Birmingham is considered the most important event for the UK automotive industry, and it comes at a vital time, with so much disruption and change impacting the community. The free show opportunity to source the latest tools, technology and innovations, as well as network with the UK market to compare challenges and offer insight.

“It’s fantastic to see such a large cohort of the automotive aftermarket embracing the opportunity to share knowledge and find solutions to the immediate challenges,” says Alex Jones, marketing director at event organiser Messe Frankfurt UK. “The entire organising team is delighted to see such a strong take-up – these figures have surpassed our expectations.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming so many aftermarket professionals from across the garage and vehicle repair industry alongside automotive enthusiasts to the NEC in Birmingham this June. With so much on offer, it’s no wonder that the exhibitor line up is the strongest it’s been since launch, and visitor registrations are at recordbreaking levels.

“As reports grow of business owners and industry stakeholders returning to attend industry conferences inperson, we’re delighted to see the trend repeating itself here, with delegates benefitting from the chance to network and learn with their aftermarket peers.”

Exceeding expectation

Boosted by a refreshed Automotive Supply Chain Forum event held within Automechanika Birmingham, visitor registrations for supply chain stakeholders are almost 300% higher than the event team at Messe Frankfurt UK expected.

Features at the show include a Workshop Training Hub, which will deliver technical seminars on engine fault diagnostics, MOT, diesel, Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems and much more. There will also be a new Electric Vehicles Training Hub, featuring discussions on EV and hybrid technology, and how to make the successful transition to EV repairs.

For more information about Automechanika Birmingham, go to www.automechanika-birmingham.com

Automechanika is a leading global platform that brings together the world’s most innovative automotive products and technologies, which is why the Automotive Training Academy is excited to be a part of the 2023 show.

“Our participation in this event offers the perfect opportunity to showcase our unique range of EV and diagnostics training,” says Andy Brooke, managing director of the Automotive Training Academy and sister company Maverick Diagnostics. “From the fundamentals of diagnostics to advanced dealer diagnostics courses, we look forward to demonstrating our expertise in providing solutions to the modern independent garage.”

Essential stages

Along with acquiring the right tooling and subscribing to technical and software support, training is an essential stage in a workshop’s journey to becoming a modern and profitable business in the new world of EVs and the latest wave of advanced automotive technology. As technology advances and workshops are faced with vehicles peppered with sensors, security gateways and component protection, all controlled by manufacturer software, it’s essential to stay up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques, and training.

The Automotive Training Academy has the solution with its wide range of EV and diagnostics training, and will present its offerings to workshops at Automechanika Birmingham in June.