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Automotive Retail Companies in Aberdeen: 168 Active Firms (2026)
Automotive retail companies in Aberdeen sell vehicles, parts, finance and aftersales services across the city region.
Buying activity tends to sit with dealer principals, aftersales managers and finance-facing sales teams, rather than central procurement. The practical split is between showroom-led vehicle sales, workshop capacity, parts counters and customer-finance support, with online enquiries feeding each route. Customers are mostly private motorists, local fleet buyers and smaller business operators who expect visible stock, credible repair capability and follow-up servicing. Engagements are relatively high-value by local-services standards: a relationship may begin with a purchase or part-exchange, then continue through maintenance, repairs, parts supply and renewal discussions.
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Aberdeen has 168 actively trading automotive retail companies in this cohort, giving the city region a compact but varied base of dealerships, repair-led retailers and parts-focused operators. Reported employment totals 725 people, which points to a market with a visible workshop and customer-service footprint rather than a purely online sales layer. The mix also matters for interpretation: showroom turnover can move with vehicle availability and finance appetite, while aftersales work tends to reflect the local vehicle parc and recurring maintenance demand.
Finance-led vehicle sales and service plans bring consumer-credit, commission-disclosure and complaints-handling considerations into a trade that otherwise looks like local retail. Operators also have to manage the practical boundary between sales, repair advice and parts supply, because each channel creates different customer expectations and record-keeping needs. In Aberdeen, where the addressable market is local and repeat service relationships matter, the commercial structure appears less like anonymous e-commerce and more like a network of premises-based retailers with finance and workshop obligations attached.
Aftersales income appears likely to carry more weight than pure showroom throughput, because servicing, repairs and parts retail keep customer relationships active after the vehicle purchase. New entrants tend to look more commercially exposed unless they can pair online acquisition with workshop access or a defensible local stock position. Consolidation may continue at the margin, particularly where smaller operators lack finance administration capacity or succession options, but the cohort still looks anchored in local premises, repeat service demand and mixed retail-workshop models.
168
Active firms
2026
4
Over £5M revenue
Companies above the threshold
42
New since 2022
Recent incorporations
Key facts
About 2% of the trading cohort reports turnover above £5M (4 of 168 firms) — the rest sits below that revenue band.
25% of the cohort was incorporated since 2022 (42 firms), so a sizeable share is in its first few filing cycles.
Aberdeen automotive retailers sit between consumer vehicle demand, local fleet requirements and the workshop market that keeps vehicles on the road.
Aftersales and parts activity means the sector is not only exposed to vehicle purchases, but also to maintenance and replacement cycles.
Vehicle retail turnover tends to reflect stock value as well as service activity, so scale can look different from labour-intensive local services.
Supplier entry points usually split across vehicle sales, finance, fleet support, parts and workshop operations.
Top Aberdeen Automotive Retail companies
Lawrence of Kemnay Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsIndependent motor dealership selling new and used cars, including Ford vehicles. Provides vehicle servicing, MOT testing, maintenance and repairs, and offers online vehicle purchasing, reservations,…
Serves private motorists and car buyers in North East Scotland and across the UK, including consumers seeking new Ford vehicles, used cars, MOTs, servicing, and vehicle sales support.
Financial Health
WeakWeak · -12% CAGR over 4y
Location
Operates franchised dealerships selling new and used Audi, Volkswagen and Škoda cars and Volkswagen commercial vehicles. Provides vehicle finance, part‑exchange, servicing, MOT testing, repairs, and…
Serves private motorists, Motability customers and business/commercial vehicle buyers across the north of Scotland, including customers seeking Audi, Volkswagen, Škoda and BYD vehicles and servicing.
Location
PITSTOP (ABERDEEN) LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsOperates a used car dealership selling pre-owned vehicles including hatchbacks, saloons and SUVs. Provides vehicle finance brokerage, part exchange and vehicle sourcing, and runs a workshop offering…
Serves private motorists and used-car buyers in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, including customers seeking finance, part exchange, vehicle sourcing, MOT testing, servicing and repairs.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 3y
Location
City Cars (Scotland) Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsRetailer of used cars and vans, offering vehicle sales across multiple brands. Provides finance arrangements, part‑exchange, vehicle sourcing, servicing, warranties, delivery, and car purchasing…
Serves private motorists and small businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire looking for used cars, vans, finance, part exchange, vehicle sourcing or servicing.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -7% CAGR over 4y
Location
OVERTON GARAGE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSells used cars, 4x4s and light commercial vehicles and can source new vehicles to order. Provides vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT testing, Terraclean and DPF tuning services, and offers vehicle…
Serves private motorists and small businesses around Ellon and Aberdeen, including buyers and owners of used cars, 4x4s, vans and light commercial vehicles.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -67% CAGR over 4y
Location
MURISON COMMERCIALS LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSells used vans and commercial vehicles through a dealership, including crew vans, pickups and minibuses. Also provides vehicle finance, buys vehicles from customers, and offers MOT testing,…
Serves businesses and private buyers in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire seeking used vans, commercial vehicles, finance, MOTs and servicing, including trades, fleet users and owners of specialist vehicles…
Financial Health
StableStable · -69% CAGR over 4y
Location
Operates franchised motor dealerships selling new and used cars, vans and motorcycles from multiple manufacturers. Provides vehicle finance, part‑exchange purchasing, servicing and repairs, parts…
Serves private motorists, Motability customers and commercial vehicle buyers across Scotland, including individuals seeking cars, vans, bikes or campervans and businesses needing fleet vehicles,…
Location
ELGIN TRUCK AND VAN CENTRE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides servicing, maintenance and repair for trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles. Offers MOT and ATF testing, bodyshop repairs, parts supply, roadside assistance, and sales and hire of…
Serves B2B commercial vehicle operators and fleet owners, including HGV, PSV, truck, van and bus businesses, particularly transport companies and other organisations needing workshop, parts,…
Financial Health
StableStable · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
Operates franchised Land Rover dealerships selling new and used Range Rover, Defender and Discovery vehicles. Provides vehicle financing, trade‑ins, servicing, repairs, approved parts, and…
Serves private motorists, company car and fleet buyers, and mobility customers in Scotland seeking new or used Land Rover, Range Rover, Defender and Discovery vehicles plus approved aftersales…
Location
Clark Commercials
Retailer of new and used commercial vans, particularly Volkswagen models. Provides vehicle leasing and finance, servicing and maintenance, parts and accessories, and campervan sales and conversions,…
Serves businesses and tradespeople in Scotland needing commercial vehicles, alongside private customers seeking campervans, lifestyle vans or Motability vehicles.
Location
Newburgh Motors Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSells used cars and light commercial vehicles, offering part exchange and vehicle finance. Provides MOT testing, servicing and mechanical repairs, and operates vehicle recovery services through an…
Serves local private motorists and vehicle owners in Ellon and Aberdeenshire, including used car buyers, car sellers, and customers needing MOT, servicing, repairs, warranty or finance support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 4% CAGR over 4y
Location
RYALSTING LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides servicing and repair for commercial vehicles, including trucks and vans. Offers MOT testing, workshop maintenance, bodyshop repairs, parts supply, vehicle sales and hire, ATF testing, and…
Serves B2B customers operating commercial vehicles in the North of Scotland, including haulage firms, van fleets, bus and coach operators, and MAN, Renault Trucks and Isuzu truck owners.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Vehicle Solutions Aftersales Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides servicing, maintenance, diagnostics and repair for cars and commercial vehicles. Supplies parts, warranty support and breakdown assistance for Maxus vehicles, and assists with sourcing vans,…
Serves businesses and vehicle owners in the Aberdeen area, particularly operators of vans, commercial 4x4s and Maxus vehicles, plus customers seeking Mercedes-Benz or other dealer-sourced vehicles.
Financial Health
StableStable · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsSells used cars, vans, motorhomes and caravans through an online vehicle stock listing. Provides finance arrangements, part‑exchange and vehicle sourcing services, and purchases vehicles from…
Serves private motorists, motorhome/caravan buyers and small business van users in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and across Britain seeking used vehicles, finance, part exchange, sourcing or delivery.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 34% CAGR over 2y
Location
KENWAY TYRES LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and fits car and 4x4 tyres and alloy wheels, and provides vehicle maintenance services including MOT testing, servicing, brakes, batteries, exhausts, wheel balancing, alignment and TPMS…
Serves private car owners, van drivers, 4x4 and performance-car drivers, and commercial fleet/truck operators around Aberdeen and Dundee, including budget-conscious motorists and blue-light workers.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · -1% CAGR over 5y
Location
AUTOMASTERS INVERURIE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSells used cars including prestige, sports and classic vehicles. Provides vehicle servicing, repairs, MOT testing, diagnostics and recovery services, and maintains 4x4 and light commercial vehicles.…
Serves a mix of consumers and small business vehicle owners, including used car buyers, prestige, sports and classic car enthusiasts, 4x4 owners and light commercial vehicle operators.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 12% CAGR over 5y
Location
YOUR CAMPER LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSells used Volkswagen campervans and other vehicles, and provides bespoke campervan conversions based on VW Transporter models. Offers vehicle sourcing, custom interior fit-outs, accessories, part…
Serves private consumers in Scotland and across the UK seeking Volkswagen campervans, including first-time buyers, experienced campers, weekend travellers, full-time travellers, and customers wanting…
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
SHERIFFMILL MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides vehicle repair and maintenance services for cars and commercial vehicles, including MOT testing (Classes III, IV, V and VII), diagnostics, wheel alignment, air conditioning servicing, and…
Serves private motorists, van owners and commercial vehicle operators, including DAF truck, HGV and LGV fleets, with vehicles requiring MOT, maintenance or recovery support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Operates franchised motor dealerships selling new and used cars, vans and motorcycles from multiple manufacturers. Provides vehicle finance, insurance, servicing, parts, bodyshop repairs, trade‑in…
Serves private motorists, Motability customers and business/commercial vehicle buyers across Scotland seeking new or used cars, vans, bikes, campervans, finance, insurance and aftersales support.
Location
VANS4U ABERDEEN LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
ASHGROVE MOTOR BODY COMPANY (INVERNESS) LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides vehicle body and accident repair services for passenger and light commercial vehicles, including SMART repairs, panel and paintwork refinishing, alloy wheel refurbishment, air‑conditioning…
Serves private motorists, light commercial vehicle owners and insurance-related repair customers in the Aberdeen, Elgin and Inverness areas needing accident and bodywork repair support.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Growing, Hiring · 7% CAGR over 4y
Location
Operates franchised dealerships selling new and used cars, vans and motorcycles from multiple manufacturers. Provides vehicle finance and insurance, servicing and parts, bodyshop repairs, rentals,…
Sells to consumers across Scotland looking to buy, finance, insure, service, part-exchange or sell cars, vans, bikes and campervans, including Motability customers. Also serves drivers seeking…
Location
TAWSE TYRE CO LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsSupplies and fits car, van and 4x4 tyres from multiple manufacturers through an online booking and workshop service. Also provides tyre repairs, wheel balancing and alignment, TPMS checks, battery…
Sells to vehicle owners in Inverurie and surrounding Aberdeenshire areas, including drivers of cars, vans and 4x4s, seeking tyre fitting, repairs and related tyre services.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Growing · 2% CAGR over 5y
Location
PREMIER MOTORS (ABDN) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides vehicle servicing, repairs and MOT testing, specialising in German marques including BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. Offers diagnostics, mechanical repairs, air conditioning…
Serves private motorists in Aberdeen who own BMW, MINI, Volkswagen/Audi Group or Mercedes-Benz vehicles, including electric and hybrid models.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 23% CAGR over 4y
Location
J.Keates Welding Services Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
AUTOREHAB GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED
Trajectory
2y · 2024–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 2 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
AMCOMMERCIALS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · 0% CAGR over 1y
Location
G&A MOTORS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
JOHN MCINNES (DYCE) LTD
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides vehicle maintenance and repair services including MOT testing, routine servicing, tyre fitting and repairs, brake and clutch work, battery replacement, and general mechanical repairs for…
Serves private motorists and vehicle owners in Aberdeen and surrounding areas who need a local garage for MOTs, servicing, tyres and car repairs.
Financial Health
DistressedDistressed · -9% CAGR over 2y
Location
CJ AUTO (ABDN) LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsProvides automotive servicing, maintenance and repair for cars and light commercial vehicles. Services include routine servicing, brake and clutch replacement, general mechanical repairs,…
Serves B2C motorists and small business/light commercial vehicle owners in the Aberdeen area, covering drivers of all makes and models seeking garage support.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy
Location
THE AUTO LOUNGE LIMITED
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsProvides sales, sourcing, and brokerage of luxury, performance, and supercars. Lists vehicles such as Ferrari, McLaren, and Porsche. Also assists owners with selling vehicles and arranges transport…
Serves private buyers, sellers and collectors seeking luxury, sports and performance cars, with an emphasis on customers in Scotland looking to buy, sell or source high-end vehicles.
Financial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 38% CAGR over 2y
Location
Souterhead Garage Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsProvides vehicle MOT testing, servicing, and repair for most makes and models of cars. Services include diagnostics, air conditioning maintenance, tyres, brakes, exhausts, batteries, wheel alignment,…
Serves private motorists and car owners needing MOTs, servicing and repairs, including Peugeot and Citroën owners as well as drivers of other makes and models.
Financial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 15% CAGR over 4y
Location
THE HERITAGE CAR COLLECTION ABERDEEN LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed
Location
Farburn Motors Ltd
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
FYVIE GARAGE LIMITED
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -65% CAGR over 4y
Location
TENFOLD TRADERS LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong
Location
WEBUYABERDEENCARS LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Cottage Cars (Aberdeen) Ltd.
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · Hiring · 19% CAGR over 4y
Location
Geany Motors Ltd
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
MBS ABERDEEN LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2024–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
Tom Calus Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
HealthyHealthy · 0% CAGR over 2y
Location
LCS ABERDEEN LTD
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
UNION MOTORS (ABERDEEN) LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2020–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · 0% CAGR over 4y
Location
Grants Garage Services Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
GARAGEHOBO FABRICATION LTD
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · 41% CAGR over 2y
Location
The Washbay Limited
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StrongStrong · Hiring · 11% CAGR over 4y
Location
Aberdeen Autobody And Mechanical Repairs Ltd
Trajectory
3y · 2023–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 3 filingsFinancial Health
WeakWeak · -18% CAGR over 2y
Location
WEST PITKERRO AUTO SERVICES LTD
Trajectory
5y · 2021–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 5 filingsFinancial Health
StableStable
Location
REM Autos Limited
Trajectory
1y · 2025–NowFinancial Health
Insufficient historyInsufficient history
Location
REDMIRE TRADING LIMITED
Trajectory
4y · 2022–NowFinancial sub-scores
Computed from 4 filingsFinancial Health
DistressedDistressed · -13% CAGR over 3y
Location
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How Aberdeen Automotive Retail companies work and how to sell to them
What they do
Automotive retail firms in Aberdeen usually earn from a mix of vehicle margin, finance commission, warranty and service-plan attachment, workshop labour, MOT or inspection work, and parts sales. The model is partly transactional and partly recurring: a vehicle sale creates a customer file, while servicing, repairs and parts supply keep the account active. Pricing varies by route, with ticket values higher for vehicle sales and margin often tighter on stock, while workshop labour, diagnostics and parts can be steadier. Online enquiry handling matters, but most value is still converted through premises, test drives, repair bays and human follow-up.
Who they sell to
Most sell to private motorists first, with smaller local business fleets, tradespeople and owner-managed companies forming the commercial base. Buyer roles vary by channel: a household purchase may involve a finance-facing sales adviser, while a local fleet order is more likely to involve an owner, operations manager or finance director. Procurement is usually direct rather than formal tender-led, although larger fleet customers may compare quotes and service terms across several providers. Sales cycles can be short for used stock and urgent repairs, but longer where finance approval, part-exchange valuation or vehicle availability shapes the decision.
What they buy
Most automotive retail firms tend to spend on systems that join up enquiry capture, stock records, workshop bookings, parts inventory, customer reminders and finance administration. CRM, call tracking, local search marketing, review management, payment processing, accounting, payroll and HR tools are common fit areas. Workshop-led operators may also buy diagnostics equipment, health-and-safety support, technician recruitment, training, uniforms, waste handling and facilities maintenance. Sellers with a service offer should expect practical questions about integration with existing dealer-management workflows, staff adoption at branch level, and whether reporting helps managers see margin by vehicle, job type or customer cohort.
Why and how to sell to them
Automotive retail buyers tend to evaluate suppliers when stock turns slow, workshop diaries become hard to manage, finance administration absorbs sales time, or customer follow-up starts leaking revenue after the first purchase. Leadership change, new premises, added service bays, a recent incorporation, or movement past the smallest revenue band can also create buying intent. Outreach usually works better when it links to a specific operating pressure: missed calls from online enquiries, technician utilisation, parts availability, finance paperwork, repeat-service retention or local search visibility. Claims need to be practical, because dealer principals and aftersales managers often judge vendors by time saved at the counter or in the workshop.
How this list is built
Data sources
This list is built from UK Companies House filings, XBRL accounts data, and semantic analysis of each company's public website. Revenue and headcount figures come from the most recent filed accounts; where the company has not filed, values are estimated using a model trained on filed history and peer benchmarks and are labelled as estimates.
Classification
Rather than relying solely on SIC codes, Firmbase classifies each company semantically: the company's website is crawled, an AI model reads what the company actually sells, and the company is placed into the relevant industry and subsectors. SIC codes are used as one signal but not the only one. This means a company that registered under a generic SIC code but pivoted into (for example) fintech is correctly identified as fintech, not as its original SIC category.
Freshness
The underlying company data is refreshed from Companies House continuously; filings appear in the list within days of submission. The curated list ordering is regenerated when the underlying data moves meaningfully (company count changes by more than 5%, a new company enters the top-ranked segment, or the filed-revenue numbers for the top firms change). You can see the last-updated timestamp near the top of the page.
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