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The 2026 Auto Trade EXPO, which takes place alongside the CV Workshop EXPO from 10th -11th October at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin, will play host to Ireland’s largest ever showcase of automotive tools and diagnostic equipment.<\/p>\n

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As ever, the Auto Trade EXPO is the only opportunity on the island of Ireland for everyone in the auto and transport industries to experience all the latest aftermarket technology \u2013 a wide range of new parts, state-of-the-art tools, the best workshop equipment, new services, and many profit opportunities and efficiencies in aftersales.<\/p>\n

Ireland\u2019s Auto Trade EXPO remains the sole destination for suppliers to reach all of the auto trade aftermarket plus fleet owners and maintenance managers from all over Ireland in one place over two days.<\/p>\n

Some of the leading tools and equipment suppliers and manufacturers that will be exhibiting at Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO 2026, include: Autel, Auto Air\/SP Tools, Beta Tools, BNR, Bosch, Diagnostic Solutions, Draper Tools, Drive Train by Express Spares, EC Diagnostic, Fox Engineering, GYS, Interparts, Irish Garage Equipment, Maintenance Solutions, Milwaukee, PartsforCars, Pitzone, Pro-Align, Ryans Automotive, Snap-on, Sykes Pickavant, Tech’n’Tools, Texa, Top Part and Tyrecare<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The 2026 showcase will sell out much earlier this time around due to increased demand \u2013 a testament to the great access that the Auto Trade EXPO and CV Workshop EXPO deliver for exhibitors to existing and many more potential customers every two years.<\/p>\n

To avail of the remaining stand space, please contact pdeane@autopub.ie or jloughran@autopub.ie.<\/p>\n

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