The UK motor retail landscape is dominated by a handful of publicly listed and large private groups. Rankings by number of franchised dealerships (rooftops) and revenue:
| Group | HQ | Rooftops | Key Brands Represented |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inchcape PLC | London | ~1,200 (global); ~200 UK | Toyota, Lexus, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Audi, Jaguar, Land Rover, plus many Asian brands |
| Pendragon PLC | Nottingham | ~160 | Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan, BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari |
| Arnold Clark | Glasgow | ~200 | Volume brands (Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes) + premium |
| Sytner Group (Penske Automotive) | High Wycombe | ~100 | Premium/luxury focus: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, Jaguar, Land Rover, Ferrari, Lamborghini |
| Lookers PLC | Manchester | ~100 | Ford, Vauxhall, Nissan, Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Jeep, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, plus premium |
| Marshall Motor Group | Cambridge | ~80 | VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover |
| Vertu Motors | Gateshead | ~140 | Vauxhall, Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, VW, Audi, BMW, Mercedes |