As of October 2026 in the Newcastle upon Tyne area (postal area code NE) we track a total of 806 sites, made up of 623 independent sites and 183 franchised sites. Of the 623 independent sites listed, 451 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 154 are used car sites and 19 are combined sites.
Vauxhall has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Newcastle upon Tyne area there are a total of 93 brands represented by franchised sites. 101 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.
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| Town | Independents |
|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 197 |
| Gateshead | 70 |
| North Shields | 41 |
| South Shields | 31 |
| Ashington | 26 |
| Morpeth | 25 |
| Blyth | 23 |
| Washington | 22 |
| Hexham | 22 |
| + 27 more towns | 167 |