The best automotive franchise opportunities in the UK. Compare investment levels, brands, and business models.
Automotive franchises offer a proven route into one of the UK's most active sectors. Whether you're new to franchising or an experienced investor, these opportunities come with full training, brand backing, and ongoing support.
Tip: Always ask the franchisor for a full cost breakdown including setup, equipment, and working capital. The franchise fee is only part of the total investment.
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Franchises
£15,000
Lowest Investment
£80,000
Highest Investment
From £15,000
Aura Car Hire is a modern, technology-led car and van rental franchise built for the digital age, offering franchisees a fully contactless rental model with access to Self Drive Hire insurance, booking generation across major comparison platforms and an additional commission stream from a fleet of 120+ luxury and sports cars including Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Designed to remove traditional barriers to entering the rental industry.
From £19,950
Optic-Kleer is the leading windscreen repair franchise in the country, established for over 30 years and now operating across the UK, US and Europe. Trading from supermarket and DIY car parks under exclusive national agreements with chains like Sainsbury's, the brand offers a low-investment, low-overhead model with no cold calling required. The Optic-Kleer Franchise sees customers come to franchisees while they shop, generating fast, repeatable business with high margins.
From £23,000
Habcheck is the only national brand for mobile motorhome and caravan habitation checks, providing Approved Workshop Scheme (AWS) certified inspections directly at owners' homes or storage facilities. Part of the Major Oak Ventures group (which also operates Motorhome Depot), Habcheck fills a critical gap in the leisure vehicle market where demand for professional inspection services has long outstripped supply. With approximately one million motorhomes and caravans on the road, the franchise offers a unique opportunity in a growing, untapped market with virtually no direct competition.
From £25,000
Revive! is the leading independent provider of mobile SMART repairs in the automotive industry, with over 50 franchisees and nearly 200 vans on the road. Established in 1994 and a BFA Gold Franchisor of the Year winner, the brand specialises in repairing bumper scuffs, paintwork scratches, minor dents, and alloy wheel damage for private motorists, dealerships, and national fleet accounts. With a 4.9-star Trustpilot rating from over 40,000 reviews, Investors in People Platinum status, and record-breaking turnover in 2025, Revive! offers a proven management franchise in a market where demand far outstrips supply.
From £29,995
Autosmart is a multi-award-winning van-based franchise and the largest manufacturer of professional vehicle cleaning products for trade customers in the country. Established in 1979 and franchising since 1999, the network runs over 100 mobile showrooms locally, supplying 300+ specialist products to garages, dealerships, hauliers and more. No royalties, established customer bases and an exclusive territory make this one of the most proven van franchises around.
From £29,995
ChipsAway is the largest SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) car body repair network in the country, with over 200 specialists operating nationwide. Launched in 1994 and backed by Franchise Brands plc, ChipsAway offers franchisees a proven, flexible model with extensive training, national advertising, and an average of over 1,000 customer leads per year per territory. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating and full BFA membership, it remains one of the most recognised and trusted names in automotive repair.
From £40,000
Motorhome Depot is the clear market leader in motorhome brokerage, operating as the "estate agents for motorhomes" with a network of over 60 franchisees (brokers) across the country and Europe. Founded in 2010, the brand sells thousands of used motorhomes every year on a no sale, no fee basis, connecting private sellers with buyers. With a 5-star Trustpilot rating, a home-based operating model, low overheads, and virtually no direct competition, it offers a unique and highly appealing franchise opportunity.
From £80,000
The Wheel Specialist is the market leader in alloy wheel refurbishment, a third-generation family business with roots dating back to 1955 and a franchise network that has been running since 2006. With over 25 sites nationwide, more than 1.5 million wheels refurbished and a 4.9 Excellent rating from 20,000+ Trustpilot reviews, it offers franchisees a proven, high-margin management franchise in the resilient automotive sector.
Our editorial team has curated the leading automotive franchise opportunities listed on Franchise Hunt, with starting investments from £15,000. Each has been reviewed for quality, support, and transparency. Browse the full list above to compare.
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