As of June 2025 in the Edinburgh area (postal area code EH) we track a total of 486 sites, made up of 357 independent sites and 129 franchised sites. Of the 357 independent sites listed, 283 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 59 are used car sites and 15 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Edinburgh area there are a total of 79 brands represented by franchised sites. 81 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Arnold Clark 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 |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 125 |
| Bathgate | 29 |
| Livingston | 27 |
| Broxburn | 18 |
| Tranent | 15 |
| Musselburgh | 14 |
| Dalkeith | 13 |
| Loanhead | 10 |
| Linlithgow | 8 |
| + 31 more towns | 98 |