Author: John Loughran

As road safety continues to be a national priority, tyres remain one of the most critical, yet often overlooked, vehicle safety components. This year’s Tyre Safety Day and Road Safety Week present a major opportunity for the Irish tyre industry to showcase its expertise, engage with motorists and reinforce the vital role that professional tyre

Bodyshop professionals visiting the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin from 10th-11th October will have an opportunity to get a closer look at Blackhawk’s WEL18000A Aluminium-Steel Dent Puller Station, a versatile solution developed for the demands of modern crash repair.

The countdown is on to the 2026 Auto Trade EXPO, which returns to RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin from Saturday and Sunday, 10th–11th October, bringing the Irish automotive aftermarket together for two action-packed days.

Ireland’s leading automotive aftermarket event returns to the RDS, Dublin this autumn – the Auto Trade EXPO, taking place at Simmonscourt, RDS, Dublin, on Saturday & Sunday, 10–11 October 2026. With a huge range of exhibitors, new products, special offers, technical information and industry expertise on display, it is a must-attend event for everyone working

The exhibitor list for the Auto Trade EXPO at the RDS, Dublin on Saturday & Sunday, 10–11 October is starting to resemble a “who’s who” of the bodyshop sector, with more than 20 top suppliers confirmed. From the Bodyshop & Car Care sector a host of big names have confirmed their participation including: Abcon Abrasives,

Ireland’s crash repair sector is facing a period of major change. Rising repair costs, technician shortages, increasingly complex vehicles, EVs and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) are putting growing pressure on independent bodyshops, writes John Loughran. Modern accident repair is no longer simply about straightening panels and applying paint. Even relatively minor collisions can involve