As of October 2026 in the Belfast area (postal area code BT) we track a total of 947 sites, made up of 521 independent sites and 426 franchised sites. Of the 521 independent sites listed, 271 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 238 are used car sites and 12 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Belfast area there are a total of 118 brands represented by franchised sites. 131 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Global Auto Holdings (aka Lookers) 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 |
|---|---|
| Belfast | 71 |
| Craigavon | 35 |
| Newtownards | 32 |
| Newry | 32 |
| Lisburn | 28 |
| Ballymena | 27 |
| Newtownabbey | 25 |
| Londonderry | 23 |
| Ballyclare | 20 |
| + 33 more towns | 228 |