Classic Car & Restoration Show 2025
2025-03-21 09:00 - 2025-03-23 17:00 (Europe/London) | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
Watch live restoration projects, view pristine classics and shop for one-off spares and parts at the Classic Car & Restoration Show at the NEC in March. More than 1,300 classic cars will be on display including charming rustic beauties, impressive restoration projects and coveted collections. There will also be interactive sessions at the Restoration Workshop, live stage interviews, and more.

FreiLacke Systems Coatings Open Day and Academy Launch
2025-03-21 10:00 - 2025-03-22 17:00 | FreiLacke UK, Unit P, Riverside Industrial Estate, Atherstone Street, Fazeley, Tamworth, B78 3RW, United Kingdom
FreiLacke, a German family owned business that has manufactured innovative paints and coatings since 1926, will hold two open days at its Tamworth factory in March, including the launch of its new product range, the opening of its new Customer Training Centre, and the launch of its new Training Van for the UK market. Attendance is free to all repairers and the two-day event will offer plenty of opportunity for networking as well as meeting the FreiLacke UK team.

European Coatings Show and Conference 2025
2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-27 17:00 | NürnbergMesse, Karl-Schönleben-Str., Nuremberg, Messezentrum, 90471 Nuremberg, Germany
The European Coatings Show and Conference – also known as ECS 2025 – gives decision-makers and thought leaders in the coatings industry to meet with innovators and discuss the latest developments in pigments, additives, adhesive and raw materials. The conference runs from 24-26 March; the trade show exhibition runs 25-27 March.

3D printing in collision repair (US webinar)
2025-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Webinar
During the one-hour live webinar from the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) in the US, Harold Sears from Auto Additive and Gerry Poirier from Vector Squared will discuss how 3D printing is used in the accident repair industry today and its future impacts. All collision industry stakeholders, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend the free presentation.

ENTRIES CLOSE FOR BODYSHOP AWARDS 2025 + 30 UNDER 30
2025-03-31 | Online Event
The nominations window for Bodyshop Awards 2025 and 30 Under 30: Rising Stars entries officially closes at midnight on 31 March 2025 after four months in which the UK body repair sector and supply chain is able to nominate a peer or colleague, a business or training provider, client or supplier into the industry’s oldest and most coveted awards programme. Visit www.bodyshopmag.com for more information.

IBIS USA 2025
2025-04-01 09:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00 | Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, 505 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60611, United States
IBIS USA returns in early April 2025 and is heading to Chicago. Hosted at the iconic Intercontinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, this promises to be an IBIS like no other, following on from the overwhelming success of IBIS USA 2024.

CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2025 (Belgium)
2025-04-02 09:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00 | Sheraton Brussels Airport Hotel, Brussels Airport (BRU), Brussels, 1930, Belgium
The CLEPA Aftermarket Conference 2025, organised by the European Association of Automotive Suppliers, will delve into critical topics such as the impact of cybersecurity regulations on the aftermarket ecosystem, balancing unrestricted access to on-board diagnostics (OBD) information, and ensuring affordable mobility in a rapidly advancing technical environment.

Big Bodyshop Breakfast and Drive Out
2025-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Panel Match UK, Unit 8a, Old Hall Mill Business Park, Alfreton Road, Little Eaton, Derbyshire, DE21 5EJ, United Kingdom
The Big Bodyshop Breakfast is back on in Derby on 12 April, courtesy of the team at Panel Match UK. This is a free-of-charge bodyshops-only event that draws repairers from far and wide and is all about the networking, the opportunity to connect with selected suppliers, a fabulous breakfast, and a drive through the Peak District.

Automechanika Astana 2025 (Kazakhstan)
2025-04-15 09:00 - 2025-04-17 17:00 | IEC Expo (Kazakhstan), Astana, Kazakhstan
The largest international exhibition of spare parts, automotive components, equipment and vehicle maintenance products in Kazakhstan and Central Asia will take place from 15 to 17 April 2025 at the international exhibition centre EXPO.

Everything Electric LONDON
2025-04-16 09:00 - 2025-04-18 17:00 | ExCel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Everything Electric UK is returning to ExCeL London in April 2025. As the world’s premier electric vehicle and clean energy event, this year’s show is aiming to be more dynamic and informative that last year when the show attracted 22,000-plus visitors.

Tariff turbulence and the collision industry (CIECA webinar)
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) is to hold a one-hour special webinar featuring Ryan Mandell, director of claims performance for Mitchell, an Enlyte company. “Tariff turbulence and the collision industry” will cover the impact escalating trade tensions and the ongoing threat of new tariffs are expected to have on the motor insurance and collision repair industries. Mandell will share the latest updates on the growing global conflict and how it is affecting carriers, repairers and OEMs when it comes to: new and used vehicle values; claim costs and cycle time; total loss thresholds; parts selection for repairable automobiles; and changes in consumer behaviour.

360° MOBILITY Mega Shows 2025 (Taiwan)
2025-04-23 09:00 - 2025-04-26 17:00 | Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre (TaiNEX), 1 Jingmao 2nd Road, Taipei City, Nangang District, 115, Taiwan
The 360° MOBILITY Mega Shows 2025, taking place in April at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Centre (TaiNEX1) in Taipei, Taiwan, is made of three concurrent exhibitions: Taipei AMPA, E-Mobility Taiwan, and Autotronics Taipei. This Mega Show event, organised by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), is one of Asia’s most influential automotive trade shows, bringing together more than a thousand exhibitors, 2,700 booths and 30,000 visitors from 100-plus countries.

Fix Network Global Conference 2025 (Mexico)
2025-04-27 09:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00 | Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort, Lote Residencial Turístico Hotelero, Zona Continental Municipio de Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo, 77400, Mexico
Fix Network has announced its Global Conference, taking place from 27 April to 1 May 2025 at the Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort in Mexico. The event will bring together the network’s franchisees, company leaders, valued sponsor partners, and special guests, for a blend of business and inspiration in a tropical paradise.

Automechanika Riyadh 2025 (Saudi Arabia)
2025-04-28 09:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), King Abdullah Road, King Abdullah District, Riyadh, 11564, Saudi Arabia
The latest edition of Automechanika Riyadh concluded on a high note at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC), drawing 339 exhibitors from 26 countries plus six official country pavilions, providing attendees with a wide variety of products and solutions to explore.

Advanced Analysis of Drivers’ Responses (Human Factors in Traffic Crashes)
2025-04-28 09:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00 | Webinar
This Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI) training course in Advanced Analysis of Drivers’ Responses (Human Factors in Traffic Crashes) will be presented by Dr Jeffrey W Muttart as a Zoom webinar. The five-day course will include training in various topics relative to human factors, including but not restricted to perception-response time; response to slow-moving or stopped vehicles on multilane high speed roads; night-time recognition; drivers’ decision making; interactive driver research in the areas of speed choice (speed reduction) due to various influences/conditions, gap acceptance, pedestrian walking speeds, acceleration, forward and backward acceleration of cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, and driver’s responses to green and amber traffic signals.
The students will receive five full days’ training and their knowledge will be tested at the end of the course. Students will be accredited with their attendance and the course will attract a minimum of 30 hours CPD. Charges cover training for the five days; a copy of the latest edition of Dr Muttart’s reference book Drivers’ Responses in Emergency Situations; and use of the ‘Response’ software (previously IDRR) for one month.

The CV Show 2025
2025-04-29 09:00 - 2025-05-01 16:00 | National Exhibition Centre (NEC), North Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom
The Commercial Vehicle Show is run in association with the SMMT and is the largest and most comprehensive road freight transport, distribution, and logistics event in the United Kingdom. Show visitors can view all the latest vehicles, trailers, equipment, and technology. Within the show, there is a workshop sector which showcases everything from OE components and replacement parts to maintenance management systems, garage, workshop and bodyshop equipment. Visitors will also be able to sit in on industry seminars covering a range of important industry topics.

Ribble Technology Trade Expo 2025
2025-05-01 09:00 - 2025-05-02 17:00 | The Edge Arena, Riveredge, Wigan, WN3 5AB
Billed as the “ultimate trade expo for the powder coatings and alloy wheel refurbishment sector”, this Ribble Technology trade show aims to bring together top suppliers and industry professionals to help you connect with the right people and find products to aid your business operations. It aims to be a perfect blend of professional and welcoming, so you can focus on making meaningful connections in a comfortable, stress-free environment.

AM Awards 2025
2025-05-01 18:00 - 23:30 | Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7UT, United Kingdom
The annual AM Awards are designed to reward excellence and achievement across every aspect of the motor retailing industry, from individual contributions to those teams and businesses that go above and beyond.

EVOLVE: Fix Auto UK National Conference 2025
2025-05-07 09:00 - 2025-05-08 17:00 | The Vox Conference Venue, Resort World, NEC, Marston Green, Birmingham, B40 1PU, United Kingdom
The two-day 2025 Fix Auto UK National Conference, themed EVOLVE and set for early May, will once again be staged at The Vox Conference Venue within the NEC complex outside Birmingham. It will include an expo and conference speakers, plus plenty of networking opportunities.

Great British Fleet Event 2025
2025-05-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Marshall Arena, Stadium Way, West Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Bucks, MK1 1ST, United Kingdom
The Great British Fleet Event, which includes a conference programme and awards ceremony, aims to bring together the best and brightest in the fleet industry to showcase the sector’s latest innovations, trends and solutions.

Advanced Photogrammetry for Collision Reconstruction (ITAI course)
2025-05-12 09:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00 | Online Event
This Advanced Photogrammetry for Collision Reconstruction course being held from 12-16 May 2025 by the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators (ITAI), is a hybrid training course with both online lectures and optional daily Zoom meetings. It will involve four days of instruction and a fifth day with office hours for final questions, discussion of the material, and completion of any remaining projects. Students can expect to spend six-to-eight hours a day on the material, on their schedule, with the exception of the fifth day, which will be one-to-two hours.

Autoglass Live 2025
2025-05-14 09:00 - 15:30 | Belron International, Milton Park, Egham, TW20 9EL, United Kingdom
Autoglass Live 2025 will offer a first look at the future of vehicle glass technology. The day at Belron International’s offices in Egham will feature hands-on demonstrations and discussions about innovations and technology in the sector.
Event highlights include:

Expert sessions: Explore the future of glass supply and customer experience at Autoglass.
Keynote presentation: Gain fresh perspectives on emerging vehicle and glass technologies.
Marketplace and demonstrations: Experience live repairs, replacements, and recalibrations.

BIBA Conference 2025
2025-05-14 09:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00 | Manchester Central Convention Complex, Windmill Street, Manchester, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
The BIBA Conference is billed as a “must-attend event for all UK insurance professionals”. It offers a packed programme of conference sessions alongside an exhibition featuring more than 150 stands, and it regularly draws 9,000-plus visitors.

ARIES Meeting
2025-05-14 10:00 - 14:00 | GTG Training Centre, Bearing Drive, Willenhall, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ, United Kingdom
The NBRA is holding a special briefing on the new Accident Repair Industry Environmental Standard (ARIES) which will be launched in June to replace the soon-to-be-retired PAS 2060 sustainability specification. Nearly 200 repairers and supply chain companies have registered to attend to find out what the standard will mean for bodyshops.

Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2025 (Malaysia)
2025-05-15 09:00 - 2025-05-17 17:00 | Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Automechanika Kuala Lumpur concluded on a high note in 2024 with sourcing, training and entertainment aligning with the latest global industry trends and underscoring the enthusiasm of Malaysia’s automotive market. During the three-day show, 310 exhibitors came face-to-face with 13,017 visitors, representing an increase of 30% from the previous edition. The organisers are planning more growth for the 2025 event.

Mechanex 2025 (Harrogate)
2025-05-15 10:00 - 2025-05-16 16:00 | Yorkshire Event Centre (YEC), Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ, United Kingdom
The free-to-attend trade show designed for the automotive maintenance and repair industry, Mechanex will include free technical seminars, exclusive show offers, and technical demonstrations from industry experts, plus a free Professional Motor Mechanic t-shirt and bacon roll.

Autopromotec 2025 (Italy)
2025-05-21 09:00 - 2025-05-24 17:00 | Bologna Fair District (Fiera di Bologna), Viale della Fiera, 20, Bologna, 40128, Italy
Autopromotec is the most specialised international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Italy. Product innovations and industrial excellence, cutting edge technologies, high-level conventions and B2B meetings draw manufacturers and professional operators from all over the world.

IBIS@ Autopromotec
2025-05-21 12:00 - 16:00 | Bologna Fair District (Fiera di Bologna), Viale della Fiera, 20, Bologna, 40128, Italy
IBIS will be bringing a taste of its 2025 theme – “Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration” – to Autopromotec, the most specialised international exhibition of automotive equipment and aftermarket products in Italy.

TechFest North
2025-05-21 16:00 - 21:00 | Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Wharf Road, Manchester, M17 1AB, United Kingdom
The TechFest aftermarket trade show and conference event organised by GSF Car Parts will return with three dates in 2025. The 2025 programme starts with TechFest North at Victoria Warehouse in Manchester on 21 May, before heading to Coventry’s CBS Arena on 19 June for TechFest Midlands. TechFest South will conclude the programme by returning to Wembley Stadium on 18 September.

Insurance Times' Claims Excellence Awards
2025-05-22 18:00 - 23:30 | Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High Street, London, W8 4PT, United Kingdom
The 2025 winners of the Insurance Times’ Claims Excellence Awards will be unveiled during a gala dinner on Thursday, 22 May at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The evening offers an opportunity to host clients, celebrate hard work and network with others from across the claims sector.
