Society of the Irish Motor Industry
The voice of the Irish motor industry
Representing dealers, repairers, distributors, wholesalers, retailers and vehicle testers to Government, state bodies, the media and the motoring public.
Motorstats snapshot
August 2026
+3%
New car registrations
+7%
Battery electric
+5.4%
Registrations year to date
+ 56%
EV market share
How can we help?
Services for motorists, members and anyone working in the motor industry.
Find a SIMI Member
Locate approved dealers, repairers and testers near you.
Consumer Help
Complaints service, arbitration, CSS repair and buying advice.
Motorstats
National and European vehicle statistics and the price guide.
Training
Courses for the industry, part-funded through SIMI Skillnet.
Careers
Vacancies, apprenticeships and routes into the motor trade.
Motoring Info
Think EV, motor tax, VRT and vehicle taxation explained.
Who we are
Championing every part of Ireland’s motor trade
SIMI represents the views of the motor industry. Our members include dealers, repairers, vehicle distributors, wholesalers, retailers and vehicle testers, and we campaign on their behalf to Government, state bodies, the media and the motoring public.
- Policy and lobbying
- Industry data
- Skills and training
- Consumer protection
Latest news
Policy
Society of the Irish Motor Industry Reaction to Budget 2027
- 30 September 2026 · Policy SIMI Calls to Extend Battery Electric Vehicle Supports in Budget 2027
- 6 September 2026 · Events Embracing change in the Motor Industry: Women@SIMI event highlights
- 2 September 2026 · Skills & careers Automotive Skills on Show at WorldSkills Ireland 2026
- 31 August 2026 · Motorstats New Car Registrations: +3% in August 2026, Battery Electric +7%; Budget 2027 Now is the time to invest in incentives to drive change
CSS Approved
Serious crash repair needed?
Find a CSS-approved repairer you can trust to get you back on the road safely.
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Road Safety
Road safety is for everyone
Vehicle standards, campaigns and practical driving advice.
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VTN
The Vehicle Testing Network
Making sure commercial vehicles are doing the job.
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Membership
Why become a SIMI member?
A stronger voice
Representation to Government and state bodies.
Market intelligence
Registration data, price guides and industry insight.
Funded training
Courses through SIMI Skillnet for your team.
Consumer trust
Listing in Find a Member and access to the complaints service.