A chance to experience the Top Awards Finals Day in person at Delphi Academy this November.

Top Awards Finals Day 2026

Saturday 14th November | Delphi Academy, Warwick

See the UK's best technicians, apprentices and garages battle it out live at the Top Awards Finals Day.

Whether you're a technician, apprentice, garage owner or simply passionate about the automotive aftermarket, this is your chance to experience the competition first-hand and see what it takes to reach the very top.

What to Expect on the Day

Watch the Competition Live

See the finalists in action as they compete for the titles of:

Top Technician 2026

Top Apprentice 2026

Top Garage 2026

Watch skilled professionals and rising stars tackle real-world challenges under pressure as they compete for one of the industry's most respected accolades.

🍔 Free Breakfast

Courtesy of HELLA Guttman and in support of Ben Automotive Industry Charity, enjoy a complimentary bacon roll or burger while exploring everything Finals Day has to offer.

Live Demos

Snap-on Diagnostic Truck

Explore the fully equipped Snap-on diagnostic truck and meet the Diagnostic Doctors. Whether you have a technical question, diagnostic dilemma or simply want to see the latest equipment.

HELLA ADAS Technology

Discover the latest in ADAS calibration and diagnostic technology with practical demonstrations showcasing how modern workshops can adapt to increasingly complex vehicle systems.

Mechanic Mindset

Join Mechanic Mindset for real-life diagnostic case studies and practical testing demonstrations. Learn how complex faults were solved and discuss current workshop challenges with an experienced diagnostics specialist.

Industry Seminars & Insights

Hear from industry experts and partners on the topics shaping the future of the aftermarket.

How to Boost Your Battery Business – Increase Revenue and Customer Satisfaction with VARTA

The VARTA Experts will take you through practical tips on how to benefit from checking the health of the battery

Future Proof – Explore ICE, EV & Hybrid low voltage solutions

Plus every attendee gets a VARTA beanie hat and socks!

DPF Fundamentals & On Vehicle DPF Cleaning

Using DPF cleaning in your workshop to help boost your business and customer satisfaction. Indentifying key DPF issues in order to make a professional assessment of how best to get your customers back on the road.Bio: Alan Landale and the team at AJ Fleetcare in Leeds are a multi award winning business including Top Garage winners 2022, IAAF Top Customer Service Award 2023, The Motor Ombudsman National Winners 2024 and Top Garage Finalists 2025. With over 40 years experience in the trade AJ Fleetcare are renowned specialists in DPF diagnosis and cleaning and have cleaned over a 1000 DPFs using JLM's professional on vehicle DPF cleaning system.

Table-Top Exhibitors

Meet sponsors and suppliers, discover new products and learn about the services helping garages thrive with representatives from Snap-on, Topdon UK, Delphi, JLM, GarageHive, OMODA JAECOO, HELLA, Hoffmann Megaplan, LKQ Euro Car Parts, Mechanic Mindset, Castrol & The Race Group and Garage Servives Online.

✅ Digital MOT for Your Garage Business

Get a free digital health check from Garage Services Online. Receive a snapshot of your website, social media and online visibility, plus compare your digital presence against local competitors in a no-pressure, no-obligation session.

✅ OMODA & JAECOO Vehicle Showcase

Get up close to the latest OMODA and JAECOO vehicles and explore the technology, design and features of these fast-growing automotive brands.

Giveaways & Competitions

There'll be opportunities throughout the day to win prizes and take advantage of exclusive offers including tickets to Ben Ball on 15 December!

Network with the Industry

Connect with technicians, apprentices, garage owners, trainers, suppliers and some of the biggest names in the aftermarket.

Thinking of Entering Next Year?

There's no better way to understand the competition than seeing it live. Finals Day is the perfect opportunity to discover what's involved and why hundreds of professionals enter each year.

Event Details

📍 Delphi Academy

Unit 9 & 10, Titan Business Park

Warwick

CV34 6RR

📅 Saturday 14th November 2026

🕣 Breakfast and activities from the morning onwards

🎟️ Free to attend

Why Attend?

✅ Watch the UK's best technicians and apprentices compete live

✅ Meet industry-leading brands and trainers

✅ Discover the latest workshop technology

✅ Enjoy a free breakfast courtesy of HELLA

✅ Network with fellow aftermarket professionals

✅ See what it takes to become a Top Awards finalist

Tell us you're coming by clicking register now!

Spaces are limited, so reserve your place now and join us for one of the most exciting days in the UK automotive aftermarket calendar.

We look forward to welcoming you to Delphi Academy.

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