Every franchised dealer, independent garage and used car site in the UK, by brand, group and postcode. Franchised sites are checked every day and independents every six weeks, by a team that has kept this list for over 20 years.
UK garage and dealer numbers, November 2026
As of 14 November 2026 we track 36,334 independent dealers and garages and 12,490 franchised dealer sites across the UK, including Northern Ireland. The franchised sites hold 13,139 franchise contracts between them.
Source: Autosites, counts on 14 November 2026.
Who uses it
If you sell into garages and dealers, you need to know where they are, what each site does and who owns it.
Oils and lubricants
Plan rep territories and distributor coverage against every workshop, not just the ones already buying.
Tyres
Find fitting sites, fast fit centres and dealers by postcode, and see who opened or closed this quarter.
Parts and components
Match branch and van routes to the garages and dealers around them.
Garage equipment and diagnostics
Target sites by type: service and repair, bodyshop, MOT, used sales.
Motor finance and insurance
Dealer lists matched to Companies House, with FCA permissions where a dealer holds them.
Manufacturers and network planners
Every franchise by brand and group, with open points and changes as they happen. Monthly network updates
What's in each record
- Site name and full address
- Postcode, latitude and longitude
- Site type: sales, aftersales, bodyshop, used
- Brand and franchise contracts
- Dealer group and owner
- Phone and website
- Companies House number and status
- FCA permission, where held
- Date of the last change
Frequently asked questions
How many garages are there in the UK?
As of 14 November 2026 there are 36,334 independent garages and dealers in the UK, including Northern Ireland, plus 12,490 franchised dealer sites.
How many car dealerships are there in the UK?
There are 6,750 franchised car dealer sites in the UK as of November 2026, plus 2,704 van and truck and 3,036 motorcycle sites. Between them they hold 13,139 franchise contracts.
How many car dealer groups are there in the UK?
We track over 250 dealer groups in the UK, from the AM100 names down to small family groups, each with its head office record and every site it runs.
Where can I buy a UK garage or car dealer database?
You can buy our UK garage and dealer database for one postcode area or the whole country. It covers every franchised dealer, independent garage and used car site, by brand, group and postcode.
Does the database include contact details and email addresses?
Yes, for the business. Across our independent garages and dealers you get a phone number for nearly every site, a website for almost six in ten, a general email for about half, and the owner or manager's name for about four in ten, plus LinkedIn and social media links where they publish them. We don't sell named staff email addresses, because people move on too often for any list to keep up. For named contacts at the larger dealer groups, use a tool such as Hunter or RocketReach on the group's website.
How often is the data updated?
Franchised dealer sites are checked every day as networks change. Independent garages and dealers are refreshed every six weeks.
Can I buy garage data for just one area?
Yes. You can buy a single postcode area, a region or the whole UK, and we'll send you a free sample from your area first.
Buy one postcode area or the whole UKTell us what you sell and where, and we'll send a sample from your area.
Ask for a sample