As of November 2026 in the Southend-on-Sea area (postal area code SS) we track a total of 392 sites, made up of 322 independent sites and 70 franchised sites. Of the 322 independent sites listed, 213 are SMR (service, maintenance and repair) sites and 96 are used car sites and 13 are combined sites.
Ford has the most franchise contracts of any brand in this area. Within the Southend-on-Sea area there are a total of 51 brands represented by franchised sites. 51 franchised contracts are owned by 5 groups of which Toomey Group 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 |
|---|---|
| Southend on Sea | 69 |
| Wickford | 55 |
| Basildon | 47 |
| Rayleigh | 33 |
| Leigh on Sea | 21 |
| Benfleet | 21 |
| Rochford | 20 |
| Canvey Island | 18 |
| Westcliff on Sea | 10 |
| + 11 more towns | 28 |