Pictured from left to right at the official signing of contracts are: James Brooks, Opel Ireland Managing Director; Janis Livdans, Director at AutoXpress; Eddie Adomaitis, General Manager at AutoXpress; Ger Cremins, Dealer Principal; Richard Dillon, Opel Ireland Head of Retail Sales
OPEL WELCOMES LIMERICK’S AUTOXPRESS TO FRANCHISE DEALER NETWORK

 

 

Published 11th November 2026 

 

Opel Ireland has appointed AutoXpress, based at Castlepark, Dock Road, Limerick, to its national Dealer Network. General Manager Eddie Adomaitis, Director Janis Livdans and Dealer Principal Ger Cremins officially signed the franchise agreement at Gowan Auto in early November. The appointment takes effect immediately, with new Opel passenger cars, light commercial vehicles and parts arriving this month in time for the important 271-registration period.

 

Welcoming the appointment, Opel Ireland Managing Director James Brooks said: “AutoXpress fills a strategically important gap in our dealer network as we continue to grow our national passenger car and light commercial vehicle market share. I warmly welcome Eddie, Janis, Ger and their team to Opel and wish them every success. Their enthusiasm, drive and commitment to the brand are admirable.”

 

AutoXpress has an inspiring story of ambition and determination. Since joining forces in 2018, Eddie and Janis have grown the business from a small operation with just seven cars and an initial investment of €25,000 each into one of Limerick’s established independent dealerships.

Pictured from left to right at the official signing of contracts are: Richard Dillon, Opel Ireland Head of Retail Sales; Karen Ellis, Opel Ireland Network Development Administrator; Janis Livdans, Director at AutoXpress; Eddie Adomaitis, General Manager; Ger Cremins, Dealer Principal; 

Initially operating from a small yard with space for just 15–20 vehicles, the pair travelled to the UK themselves to source stock. An opportunity to acquire the AutoXpress brand and premises later that year proved a major turning point. They took over the business, retained its established customer base and gradually brought the entire site under the AutoXpress name.

 

Ger Cremins joined as a salesperson in 2020, progressing to Sales Manager and subsequently Head of Business. Today, the business employs approximately 28 people, operates from two locations in Limerick and Galway, typically stocks 400 vehicles and sells around €20 million worth of cars annually.

 

Speaking about the new appointment, General Manager Eddie Adomaitis said: “I am incredibly proud to add Opel to our showroom and look forward to working closely with Opel Ireland and Gowan Auto to serve motorists across Limerick city and county. From just two of us doing everything, we have grown into a team of 28, and welcoming Opel is another exciting milestone in our journey.”

Pictured from left to right at the official signing of contracts are: James Brooks, Opel Ireland Managing Director; Emma Toner, Opel Ireland Marketing Director; Janis Livdans, Director at AutoXpress; Eddie Adomaitis, General Manager at AutoXpress; Ger Cremins, Dealer Principal; Richard Dillon, Opel Ireland Head of Retail Sales

Director Janis Livdans added: “We are delighted to join the Opel Dealer Network and bring this trusted brand to the people of Limerick. I am incredibly proud of the reputation we have built through hard work and determination, and we look forward to offering our customers the full range of Opel passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, alongside servicing and parts.”

 

Dealer Principal Ger Cremins said: “The appointment comes at an exciting time ahead of the important 271-registration period. With Opel continuing to strengthen its offering, including the best-selling new Frontera SUV alongside the Mokka and Grandland, we are looking forward to welcoming Limerick motorists to our showroom throughout November and December.”

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