As of April 2025 In the Newcastle upon Tyne area (postal area code NE), there is a site total of 742, made up of 560 independent sites and 182 franchised sites. Of the 560 independent sites listed, 414 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 129 are used car sites and 17 are combined sites.
Vauxhall has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Newcastle upon Tyne area there are a total of 91 brands represented by franchised sites. 101 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Vertu Motors 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.
For independent garage data, we've made it easy to see where opportunity exists geographically. Simply choose and purchase your required postcode areas.
| Town | Independents |
|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 169 |
| Gateshead | 64 |
| North Shields | 37 |
| South Shields | 28 |
| Hexham | 23 |
| Ashington | 23 |
| Blyth | 22 |
| Morpeth | 21 |
| Washington | 21 |
| + 27 more towns | 152 |
