As of November 2026 in the Birmingham area (postal area code B) we track a total of 1203 sites, made up of 958 independent sites and 245 franchised sites. Of the 958 independent sites listed, 691 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 242 are used car sites and 25 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Birmingham area there are a total of 108 brands represented by franchised sites. 114 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Stellantis & You 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 |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 488 |
| West Bromwich | 58 |
| Oldbury | 52 |
| Redditch | 51 |
| Tamworth | 40 |
| Solihull | 40 |
| Bromsgrove | 38 |
| Smethwick | 37 |
| Halesowen | 35 |
| + 19 more towns | 119 |