Organisers of the upcoming UK Garage and Bodyshop Event have announced LKQ Euro Car Parts as the official partner of the Bodyshop Village.
With the event taking place at the NEC in Birmingham on 3-4 June, the Bodyshop Village is a new addition. The space will be a dedicated hub for bodyshop professionals, and has been created to support the needs of the UK market.
The focused space will bring together leading suppliers offering live product demonstrations, hands-on repair solutions and access to specialist paint, refinishing, tools and collision repair technologies.
Important role for Bodyshop Village
“We’re delighted to be partnering with the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event,” commented Chris O’Rourke, Managing Director at LKQ Specialist Business. “As LKQ Bodyshop, we’re committed to supporting the industry with the innovation, expertise and technical capability that bodyshops rely on every day.
“This event brings the entire repair community together, and our partnership reflects our ongoing investment in helping customers navigate new technologies, improve efficiency, and future‑proof their businesses.”
The Bodyshop Village exhibitors signed up so far include AkzoNobel, Car-o-Liner, Mirka, Solera Audatex, Loctite, Entegral, Minden, Garage Equipment Solutions, Remit Training and BSL Refinish. The area will sit alongside a wider line-up of features and hubs, offering show visitors the latest in training, technology, tools and networking opportunities.
Joanne Knowles, Event Director at Messe Frankfurt, organisers of the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event added: “It is great to have LKQ Euro Car Parts supporting the new Bodyshop Village at this year’s UK Garage and Bodyshop Event.
“This new feature will play a central role in ensuring the collision repair sector can visit the show to explore new products and technologies that can help improve repair quality, workshop efficiency and business profitability.”
Motorvate returns for 2026
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event will also be offering visitors an opportunity to visit its Ignite Arena, which formed part of Motorvate at Automechanika Birmingham 2025.
Designed with a brand-new, refined interactive format, the dynamic space will help to inspire and connect students, educators, career changers and brands, showcasing the breadth of opportunities in the automotive aftermarket to address and support the growing skills and talent gap.
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event returns to the NEC in June this year, bringing together leading brands to showcase the latest tools, technology and training for the garage, bodyshop and detailing sectors. Registration is open now and free for trade visitors, for tickets visit here.
For more information and to register for a free ticket to the UK Garage and Bodyshop Event, visit this link.
