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Mechanics, Tyre Shops & Body Repair Shops

Helps you find local mechanics, tyre places and body repair shops near Wicklow Town and Rathnew, plus NCT options and a few handy tips before you book.

A list of local options for car servicing, tyres and bodywork around Wicklow Town and Rathnew.

General mechanics & servicing

Declan Brady's Garage

  • Full car service, new/secondhand tyres, brakes, exhaust repairs, batteries and NCT pre-checks.
  • Address: South Quay, Wicklow Town, A67 W960
  • Phone: 0404 66500 / 087 054 0010

Liam J Wynne & Sons Auto Repairs

  • Servicing and computer diagnostics on all makes and models, in the heart of Wicklow Town.
  • Address: 4 Bond Street, Wicklow, A67 T280
  • Phone: 0404 68114
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm, Sat 9am–1pm

Ashford Motor Repairs

  • Servicing and repair of cars, vans and commercial vehicles; just off the Rathnew exit (Junction 16) of the N11.
  • Address: Newrath, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
  • Phone: 0404 42044 / 086 812 1358
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm

John Linnane Motors

  • Main dealer for Opel, Fiat & Jeep, and service agent for Alfa Romeo & Chrysler.
  • Address: Tighe Avenue, Rathnew, A67 KH33
  • Phone: 0404 68946

Tyres

Village Tyre Centre

  • New tyres, puncture repair, wheel balancing, and a mobile tyre-fitting service.
  • Address: Main Street, Rathnew
  • Phone: 0404 68550

First Stop — Wicklow Tyre Services

  • Tyres, wheel alignment and brake inspection.
  • Address: The Murrough, Wicklow Town
  • Phone: 0404 61298
  • Hours: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–2pm

Declan Brady's Garage (above) also sells and fits new and secondhand tyres.

Body repair / panel beating / crash repair

Armstrong Body Repairs

  • Panel beating, fibreglass work, spray painting and colour matching, with 24/7 recovery. About 3km outside Wicklow Town on the N11.
  • Address: Ballinaclough, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow
  • Phone: 0404 69594

Noel Driver Crash Repairs

  • Panel beating and bodywork/mechanical repair after an accident. A bit further afield in Bray, but well regarded for insurance work across Wicklow.
  • Address: Glencormack South, Bray, Co. Wicklow
  • Hours: Mon–Sat 8am–6pm

NCT (car test)

There's no NCT test centre in Wicklow Town itself — the nearest is:

  • Arklow NCT Centre — Croghan Industrial Estate, Emoclew Road, Wicklow (about 20 minutes south of Wicklow Town)
  • Book via ncts.ie

Several of the garages above (e.g. Declan Brady's) offer a pre-NCT check to fix likely fail points before you drive down for the actual test.

A few practical tips

  • If it's a crash repair going through insurance, ask the garage whether they deal directly with your insurer (many do) — it can save you the hassle of managing the claim paperwork yourself.
  • Village Tyre Centre's mobile fitting can save a trip if you've a puncture or need a simple swap.
  • Book your NCT slot early — the Arklow centre can get booked out, especially close to when certificates are due to expire.
  • Details change — phone numbers and hours above are correct as of mid-2026; always call ahead to confirm, especially for anything time-sensitive like an NCT deadline.

Compiled from publicly available business information and local knowledge — if you spot anything out of date here, let a committee member know so we can update this page.