As of November 2026 in the Darlington area (postal area code DL) we track a total of 323 sites, made up of 258 independent sites and 65 franchised sites. Of the 258 independent sites listed, 193 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 52 are used car sites and 13 are combined sites.
Vauxhall has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Darlington area there are a total of 55 brands represented by franchised sites. 55 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Drive Motor Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| Darlington | 87 |
| Bishop Auckland | 34 |
| Northallerton | 26 |
| Richmond | 24 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 19 |
| Crook | 13 |
| Spennymoor | 12 |
| Leyburn | 10 |
| Catterick Garrison | 9 |
| + 10 more towns | 24 |