As of January 2025 In the Newcastle upon Tyne area (postal area code NE), there is a site total of 734, made up of 545 independent sites and 189 franchised sites. Of the 545 independent sites listed, 405 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 123 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 97 brands represented by franchised sites. 107 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.
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| Town | Independents |
|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 166 |
| Gateshead | 62 |
| North Shields | 34 |
| South Shields | 28 |
| Hexham | 23 |
| Ashington | 23 |
| Morpeth | 21 |
| Blyth | 21 |
| Washington | 20 |
| + 27 more towns | 147 |