Good question — there are quite a few types of car stores in the UK, ranging from new car dealerships to used car supermarkets and parts & accessories shops. Here’s a breakdown for you:
New & Used Car Dealerships
These are places where you can buy new or approved used cars, often tied to specific brands:
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Arnold Clark
- One of the UK’s largest car dealership networks — new and used cars from multiple brands.
- arnoldclark.com
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Lookers
- New and used car dealerships across the UK, working with brands like Audi, Ford, Nissan, and more.
- lookers.co.uk
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Evans Halshaw
- Wide selection of new and used vehicles with flexible finance options.
- evanshalshaw.com
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Vertu Motors
- National chain of dealerships offering new and used vehicles, servicing, and MOTs.
- vertumotors.com
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CarShop
- Large used car supermarkets with physical locations and online buying options.
- carshop.co.uk
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Cazoo
- Online-only used car buying platform — browse, buy, and get delivery to your door.
- cazoo.co.uk
Car Parts, Accessories & Maintenance Stores
If you're looking for parts, accessories, or DIY car care products:
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Halfords
- The UK’s largest car parts, tools, accessories, and MOT service chain.
- halfords.com
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Euro Car Parts
- Huge range of replacement car parts, accessories, tools, and consumables.
- eurocarparts.com
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GSF Car Parts
- Supplier of car parts for trade and the public, with physical branches across the country.
- gsfcarparts.com
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Kwik Fit
- Tyres, servicing, brakes, exhausts, and MOTs — with centres nationwide.
- kwik-fit.com