As of April 2025 In the Chester area (postal area code CH), there is a site total of 452, made up of 334 independent sites and 118 franchised sites. Of the 334 independent sites listed, 259 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 63 are used car sites and 12 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Chester area there are a total of 75 brands represented by franchised sites. 78 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 |
|---|---|
| Wirral | 68 |
| Chester | 58 |
| Ellesmere Port | 37 |
| Birkenhead | 36 |
| Deeside | 24 |
| Mold | 20 |
| Wallasey | 20 |
| Prenton | 15 |
| Neston | 14 |
| + 17 more towns | 42 |