Complete Auto Recycling Show & Metals Recycling Event (CARS & MRE) 2026
CARS & MRE returns on 16-17 September 2026 at NEC Birmingham, bringing together the UK’s auto recycling and metals recycling sectors for two days of business, innovation and networking.
Part of the Environmental Services & Solutions Expo (ESS Expo), CARS & MRE is the go-to meeting place for vehicle dismantlers, authorised treatment facilities, scrap metal merchants, ferrous and non-ferrous processors, salvage operators, brokers, transporters and more.
In 2025 the event welcomed over 2,300 professionals, generated 1,640 leads and featured 26+ expert speakers – cementing its position as the number-one business exchange for the industry.
Whether you’re looking to source new technology, meet suppliers, or grow your client base, CARS & MRE offers unrivalled access to the complete auto and metals recycling supply chain under one roof.
Date: 16-17 September 2026 Location: NEC, Birmingham Opening Times: Wednesday 09:30-16:30 | Thursday 09:30-16:00
