As of November 2026 in the Blackburn area (postal area code BB) we track a total of 558 sites, made up of 448 independent sites and 110 franchised sites. Of the 448 independent sites listed, 254 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 187 are used car sites and 7 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Blackburn area there are a total of 84 brands represented by franchised sites. 89 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Perrys 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 |
|---|---|
| Blackburn | 160 |
| Burnley | 70 |
| Nelson | 65 |
| Accrington | 43 |
| Colne | 21 |
| Clitheroe | 20 |
| Darwen | 19 |
| Rossendale | 18 |
| Barnoldswick | 16 |
| + 10 more towns | 16 |