Bristol post town has 832 automotive sites listed

As of October 2026 in the Bristol area (postal area code BS) we track a total of 832 sites, made up of 647 independent sites and 185 franchised sites. Of the 647 independent sites listed, 427 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 198 are used car sites and 22 are combined sites.

Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Bristol area there are a total of 111 brands represented by franchised sites. 120 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Howard Group 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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