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You Built the Business. Let’s Build the Next Chapter Together.

Autostone is acquiring quality independent garages and automotive aftermarket businesses. We respect what you’ve built, and we’re here to help it go further.

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Why Autostone

A partnership, not a roll-up.

Established family businesses are often built over decades: a local reputation, loyal customers, skilled technicians and specialist know-how. We don’t want to replace that. We want to bring it into a connected platform where it can grow.

Joining Autostone gives your business additional services to offer, better technology, group purchasing power, national marketing and a steady flow of new customers, while your customers keep the people they trust.

Our Buy & Build model

Acquire. Integrate. Grow.

Each business that joins adds new locations, services and customers to the platform, without rebuilding anything.

  1. Acquire

  2. Integrate

  3. Expand Services

  4. Cross-Sell

  5. Retain Customers

  6. Scale

What we look for

Businesses we’re interested in.

Profitable, well-run businesses with a strong local reputation and a team that takes pride in their work.

Independent garages

Servicing, MOT and mechanical repair specialists.

Tyre businesses

Retail and commercial tyre centres.

Alloy wheel specialists

Refurbishment, repair and diamond-cut specialists.

Windscreen businesses

Replacement, repair and ADAS calibration.

Mobile automotive

Mobile mechanics, tyre and valeting services.

Body & cosmetic repair

Smart repair, dent removal and bodyshops.

Specialist aftermarket

Specialist automotive aftermarket businesses of all kinds.

Owners planning ahead

Succession, retirement or looking for a growth partner.

The process

Straightforward and confidential.

  1. Confidential conversation

    An informal, no-obligation chat about you and your business.

  2. Understanding your business

    We learn how it runs, what makes it special and what you want next.

  3. A fair proposal

    A clear offer and structure that respects what you’ve built.

  4. A careful transition

    We integrate at a pace that protects your team and customers.

Franchise opportunities

Become an Autostone franchisee.

Passionate about the automotive industry? As a franchisee you get our proven business model, training and support, and a recognised brand. Every franchisee starts by choosing a car care specialty, then can upgrade their accreditation to become an all-inclusive franchisee offering every Autostone service.

Enquire about franchising
  • Equipment, tools and an Autostone-fitted mobile van
  • Full training through the Autostone Academy
  • Our supplier network, software and systems
  • Ongoing marketing, advertising and support
  • Autonomy and flexibility, with a team behind you
Confidential enquiry

Let’s talk about what’s next.

Every enquiry is handled in strict confidence by our acquisitions team.

Will my business keep its name?

We talk this through with every owner. Some businesses move to Autostone branding straight away; others keep their local name during a transition period. What matters is what’s right for your customers.

What happens to my team?

Your people are the reason your business is valued. Our aim is to keep teams together and give them more training, better tools and more opportunity.

Is my enquiry confidential?

Yes. All conversations are handled in strict confidence by our acquisitions team, and nothing is shared without your agreement.

Do I have to sell 100%?

Not necessarily. We’re open to different structures, including owners staying involved as the business grows.

Thank you.

A member of our acquisitions team will contact you personally, in confidence.