The finalists have been announced for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards 2026, hosted by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and headline sponsored by LKQ Euro Car Parts.
The prestigious awards ceremony will take place on Wednesday 3 June 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, following the first day of the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, bringing together the very best of the independent garage sector to recognise outstanding achievement, innovation and commitment across the industry.
Now firmly established as a highlight of the automotive calendar, the Garage Awards celebrate excellence across the aftermarket, recognising the garages, technicians and teams who continue to demonstrate exceptional skill, resilience and customer focus in an increasingly complex and fast-moving industry. With the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event set to welcome thousands of professionals from across the supply chain, the awards provide a platform to showcase the very best the sector has to offer.
Winners will be announced during the awards evening on 3 June, following day one of the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event. The ceremony will bring together industry peers, colleagues and leaders for an evening of celebration, networking and recognition.
Mark Field, Chief Executive at the IAAF, said: “The calibre of entries this year has been exceptional, and it’s fantastic to see a record-breaking number of nominations for the awards. It really highlights the passion, professionalism and innovation that exists across the independent garage sector. These businesses are the backbone of the aftermarket, and it’s brilliant to recognise those who are going above and beyond, not only for their customers but for their communities and the wider industry.
The awards continue to play an important role in bringing the aftermarket community together and celebrating the people and businesses that keep the UK motoring.”
The finalists are listed as follows:
To register for the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event, please go to this link
To book tickets for the Automechanika Birmingham Garage Awards, please email Angela Neale at angela@iaaf.co.uk
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