Last week, the Eclipse team exhibited at Euro Bus Expo 2026 at the NEC Birmingham. Held from 3rd to 5th November, the show brought the UK bus and coach industry together under one roof, and it gave us three busy days to show operators and workshop professionals what Jaltest CV can do for their vehicles.
As the official UK distributor of Jaltest, we came with one aim: to let visitors see dealer level diagnostics in action, rather than just read about them.
Euro Bus Expo 2026 in numbers
The organiser, Diversified Communications, reported these figures after the show:
- 7,400+ attendees: 7,421 industry professionals visited, up 6% on the 2024 event
- 206 exhibitors: businesses showcasing products and services across the bus and coach sector
- 110 vehicles: buses, coaches, minibuses and midibuses on display
- 25 Masterclass sessions: industry talks and discussions in the Masterclass Theatre
That is a strong audience for a specialist event, and exactly the mix of operators, engineers and suppliers we like to meet face to face.
What we demonstrated on the Eclipse stand
Our stand centred on Jaltest CV, the multi brand diagnostic software that covers trucks, trailers, buses, coaches and light commercial vehicles. For this show, the focus was bus and coach.
Visitors saw first hand how the software gives a workshop:
- Dealer level diagnostic capabilities across bus and coach applications, on brands including Volvo, Scania, MAN, Mercedes-Benz and Iveco
- Access to fault codes, technical information and wiring diagrams in one place, so technicians can move from symptom to cause without hunting through separate resources
- Advanced diagnostic functions and maintenance capabilities, supporting everything from fault finding to routine servicing tasks
If you would like the detail behind the demonstrations, our Jaltest Bus and Coach package page explains the functionality and the equipment that comes with it.
Why comprehensive diagnostic support matters
Buses and coaches are complex, and a vehicle off the road costs an operator money every hour. For workshops and fleet operators, comprehensive diagnostic support brings clear advantages:
- Less downtime: faster, more accurate fault finding helps vehicles return to service sooner.
- One platform for a mixed fleet: a single multi-brand tool can replace a collection of separate systems, which suits depots running several manufacturers.
- Repairs with the right information: fault codes, technical data and wiring diagrams sit alongside the diagnostics, so technicians have what they need at the vehicle.
- Greater control in house: workshops can diagnose and maintain more themselves, rather than relying on outside help for every fault.
Want to know which makes are covered? Our guide to bus and coach manufacturers and Jaltest coverage is a good place to start, and why Jaltest Bus/Coach suits buses and coaches goes deeper still.
Customers, connections and live demonstrations
Trade shows are about people, and this one was no exception. It was a pleasure to catch up with existing customers, hear how they are getting on and talk about what they need from their diagnostics next.
We also made new connections with operators and workshop professionals who were meeting Eclipse for the first time, and those conversations could lead to future business opportunities.
Because diagnostics are best understood in use, we ran plenty of live demonstrations throughout the show. Seeing the software work on real fault scenarios answers questions far faster than a brochure, and it was great to see so many visitors get hands on.
Thank you, and what next?
Thank you to everyone who stopped by the stand, and to Diversified Communications and the Euro Bus Expo team for a well run show.
If you missed us in Birmingham, you can still see what Jaltest CV offers for your workshop. Explore the Eclipse diagnostics range or find out more about the platform at jaltest.co.uk.
Frequently asked questions
When and where was Euro Bus Expo 2026?
Euro Bus Expo 2026 took place at the NEC Birmingham from 3 to 5 November 2026. It is a biennial exhibition for the UK bus and coach industry.
What is Jaltest CV?
Jaltest CV is a multi-brand diagnostic solution for trucks, trailers, buses, coaches and light commercial vehicles. Eclipse is the official UK distributor of Jaltest.
Which bus and coach brands can Jaltest diagnose?
The Jaltest Bus and Coach package covers major brands including Volvo, Scania, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Iveco, Optare, Irisbus, Neoplan and Setra. Contact Eclipse to confirm coverage for a specific make and model.
What can dealer level diagnostics do for a workshop?
Dealer level diagnostics give technicians access to fault codes, technical information and wiring diagrams, along with advanced diagnostic and maintenance functions. This helps workshops find faults faster and keep vehicles on the road.
