The Collision Repair Expo welcomes accredited industry media representatives to apply for Media Accreditation. The Expo is a unique media opportunity that brings the entire automotive aftermarket together to celebrate, promote and advance our industry.
Thousands of trade visitors will experience hundreds of the best brands, unparalleled training experiences from leading international and Australian experts, get up close with the latest tools and technology, and come together for networking, career advancement and business building.
The Expo will also provide accredited media important insights on the biggest challenges, trends and opportunities the industry faces, including the transition to EV, data sharing, the skills shortage and much more.
The event is trade only and not open to the public. Media Accreditation will only be granted to working members of the media.
To apply, click the link below. Complete one form for each person from your media organisation who is attending the Expo. Applicants will be notified by email of their approval within 72 hours of application. A full media pack, including media opportunities for the event, will be distributed closer to the event.
Media accreditation application closes Monday 11th May 2026
– Applicants must be over the age of 18 and to be able to provide ID/credentials and sign in to collect media pass
– Approval of Media Accreditation is made at the discretion of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).
– Media passes must be worn at all times when inside the Expo’s
– Media must respect all Expo rules and regulations and adhere to directions given by event officials.
– Media Accreditation is given on the assumption media personnel will be working and engaged in journalistic/media activities for the positive promotion and reporting of the Expo’s.
– Media personnel must forfeit their seat to paying guests at individual sessions if all seating for the session is exhausted.
– Video/Streaming is not authorised to be taken at any Auto Aftermarket Expo/Collision Repair Expo training session in the dedicated training rooms or on the trade show floor, including in the Diagnostic Discovery Zone or ADAS Training Zone sessions.
