As of November 2026 in the Oxford area (postal area code OX) we track a total of 514 sites, made up of 375 independent sites and 139 franchised sites. Of the 375 independent sites listed, 294 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 65 are used car sites and 16 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Oxford area there are a total of 100 brands represented by franchised sites. 103 franchised contracts are owned by 6 groups of which Hartwell 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 |
|---|---|
| Banbury | 67 |
| Oxford | 58 |
| Bicester | 48 |
| Witney | 41 |
| Abingdon | 30 |
| Wallingford | 23 |
| Wantage | 19 |
| Thame | 15 |
| Didcot | 14 |
| + 18 more towns | 60 |