Trade visitors from the automotive service industry, including workshops, parts distributors, retailers and fleet operators from Sub-Saharan Africa.

How do I register as a visitor?

Register online through the Messe Frankfurt visitor registration page linked from the official site.

Automechanika Johannesburg 2027

Name: Automechanika Johannesburg 2027
Start: 2027-10-26T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-10-28T16:00:00+00:00
Location: Gallagher Convention Centre

About this event

Automechanika Johannesburg is the South African edition of Messe Frankfurt's Automechanika network of automotive aftermarket fairs. The 12th edition returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand with parts makers, distributors, workshop equipment suppliers and service providers presenting to trade visitors from across Sub-Saharan Africa.

Product groups

The fair is organised around the main segments of the automotive service industry.

Parts and components
Accessories and customising
Electronics and systems
Repair and maintenance
Car wash and reconditioning
Management and digital solutions

Who attends

Trade visitors from workshops, fitment centres, parts retailers and distributors, fleet operators, panel beaters and dealers. The show also features expert-led conferences, international pavilions and live demonstrations.

Last edition

Messe Frankfurt South Africa reported 4,519 visitors, 317 exhibitors, 2,837 business matchmaking meetings and 298 conference delegates at the 2026 edition, with visitors from South Africa and countries including Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Kenya.

visitors in 2026: 4,519
exhibitors in 2026: 317
matchmaking meetings in 2026: 2,837
conference delegates in 2026: 298

Automechanika Johannesburg 2027 is an Industry & Manufacturing event taking place 26-28 Oct 2027 at Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.