Car Dealerships in the UK: Find Dealers Near You
A live map of car dealers across the UK, plus a practical guide to buying new or used — franchised dealers, used-car supermarkets and independents, your consumer rights, and the checks worth doing before you buy.
Find car dealers near you
The map below pulls live dealer locations from OpenStreetMap. Pick a city, type a place or postcode, or drag the map and tap “Search this area”. You can also switch the filter to EV charging, repair, parts or rental nearby.
Showing featured listings worldwide — search a place or tap “Near me” for live results anywhere.
Franchised dealers, supermarkets and independents
Franchised dealers represent a particular brand, sell its new cars and approved-used stock, and carry out warranty work. Used-car supermarkets hold large, fixed-price used inventories with quick turnaround. Independent dealers range from established forecourts to small traders, with quality that varies — so checks matter most here. Buying from any business gives you more legal protection than buying privately.
Your consumer rights
When you buy from a dealer or trader, the car must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose and as described under the Consumer Rights Act. If a fault appears shortly after purchase, you generally have a short window to reject the car for a refund, and longer to seek a repair or replacement. Buying privately offers far fewer protections — the seller only has to describe the car accurately — so private purchases carry more risk.
What to check on a used car
- History check. Confirm the car isn't on outstanding finance, written off, or recorded as stolen.
- MOT history. Review the car's MOT record online for advisories and recurring issues.
- Service history. Look for a complete service record and matching mileage.
- Test drive and inspection. Drive it properly, and consider an independent inspection for higher-value cars.
Helpful tools and guides
Sort the budget first: see how much car you can afford, the car loan calculator, and our car buying guides. Weighing options? Read lease vs buy and cars that hold their value.
