As of January 2025 In the Blackburn area (postal area code BB), there is a site total of 491, made up of 379 independent sites and 112 franchised sites. Of the 379 independent sites listed, 239 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 136 are used car sites and 4 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Blackburn area there are a total of 81 brands represented by franchised sites. 85 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Perry is the largest.
Autosites is a powerful ally in any network planning analysis. It is also essential for undertaking competitor intelligence studies, comparing the landscape of franchised dealers against independent garages and their specific activities. Where they exist, social media accounts are included, enabling opportunities to gain insight for research and the competitive context of an area. This is particularly useful for marketing and relationship building.
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| Town | Independents |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | 132 |
| Burnley | 61 |
| Nelson | 49 |
| Accrington | 39 |
| Darwen | 19 |
| Colne | 18 |
| Clitheroe | 18 |
| Rossendale | 16 |
| Barnoldswick | 14 |
| + 8 more towns | 13 |