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Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Ireland Industry Data and Analysis

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Jonas Kao
Analyst London, United Kingdom January 2026

Irish car repairers' revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 0.4% to €6 billion over the five years through 2026, including growth of 1.1% in 2026, when the average profit margin is set to sit at 15.6%. Garages across Ireland have registered a modest growth in performance. The average age of motor vehicles has remained high compared to historical levels, raising demand as older vehicles need more repair work than new vehicles. CSO data shows that more used vehicles mean higher demand for maintenance and repair than with new cars. This trend is driving up repair work, so garages are bundling services and offering payment plans to attract price-sensitive customers and secure steady revenue.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis from 2016-2031. The most recent publication was released January 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland operates under the SIC industry code G45.200IE. Garage in the industry maintains and repairs motor vehicles. They carry out general mechanical and electrical repairs, bodywork repairs, windscreen repairs, maintenance and servicing. The industry only includes firms that primarily specialise in maintenance and repair activities. Washing and polishing activities are also included in the industry. Related terms covered in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland include nct test, alternative-fuel vehicles and automatic braking systems.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland include Mechanical and electrical repairs , Services and pre-NCTs and Washing, polishing and bodywork .

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland include Ace Autobody Ltd, Levet Ltd and Bestdrive Ireland Ltd.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include what's driving current industry performance, what influences industry volatility, how do successful businesses overcome volatility, what's driving the industry outlook. This analysis is supported with data and statistics on industry revenues, costs, profits, businesses and employees.

Products & Markets

What's included in the Products and Markets chapter?

The Products and Markets chapter covers detailed products and service segmentation and analysis of major markets for the for the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include how are the industry's products and services performing, what are innovations in industry products and services, what products or services do successful businesses offer and what's influencing demand from the industry's markets. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by product and service segmentation and major markets.

Geographic Breakdown

What's included in the Geographic Breakdown chapter?

The Geographic Breakdown chapter covers detailed analysis and datasets on regional performance of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland.

Questions answered in this chapter include where are industry businesses located and how do businesses use location to their advantage. This includes data and statistics on industry revenues by location.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

Questions answered in this chapter include what impacts the industry's market share concentration, how do successful businesses handle concentration, what challenges do potential industry entrants face, how can potential entrants overcome barriers to entry, what are substitutes for industry services, how do successful businesses compete with substitutes and what power do buyers and suppliers have over the industry and how do successful businesses manage buyer & supplier power.

Companies

What's included in the Companies chapter?

The Companies chapter covers Key Takeaways, Market Share and Companies in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland. This includes data and analysis on companies operating in the industry that hold a market share greater than 5%.

Questions answered in this chapter include what companies have a meaningful market share and how each company is performing.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Questions answered in this chapter include what demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the industry, what regulations impact the industry, what assistance is available to this industry.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland in 2026?

The market size of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland is €6.0bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland in 2026?

There are 6,459 businesses in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.8 % between 2021 and 2026.

How may import tariffs affect the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland?

The Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

How may export tariffs affect the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland?

The Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.

Has the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland has been growing at a CAGR of 0.4 % between 2021 and 2026.

What is the forecast growth of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland?

The biggest companies operating in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland are Ace Autobody Ltd, Levet Ltd and Bestdrive Ireland Ltd

What does the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland include?

Mechanical and electrical repairs and Services and pre-NCTs are part of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland?

The company holding the most market share in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland is Ace Autobody Ltd.

How competitive is the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland?

The level of competition is high and increasing in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Ireland.

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