As of April 2025 In the Belfast area (postal area code BT), there is a site total of 893, made up of 490 independent sites and 403 franchised sites. Of the 490 independent sites listed, 266 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 213 are used car sites and 11 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Belfast area there are a total of 112 brands represented by franchised sites. 125 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Lookers 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 |
|---|---|
| Belfast | 68 |
| Craigavon | 32 |
| Newtownards | 30 |
| Newry | 26 |
| Ballymena | 25 |
| Lisburn | 25 |
| Londonderry | 23 |
| Newtownabbey | 22 |
| Ballyclare | 20 |
| + 32 more towns | 219 |