As of August 2026 in the Canterbury area (postal area code CT) we track a total of 348 sites, made up of 223 independent sites and 125 franchised sites. Of the 223 independent sites listed, 178 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 34 are used car sites and 11 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Canterbury area there are a total of 83 brands represented by franchised sites. 85 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 |
|---|---|
| Canterbury | 59 |
| Folkestone | 26 |
| Margate | 21 |
| Dover | 20 |
| Broadstairs | 17 |
| Ramsgate | 16 |
| Herne Bay | 16 |
| Whitstable | 14 |
| Deal | 12 |
| + 6 more towns | 22 |