How to find local car dealerships

With the many hundreds of car dealerships operating in most of the UK's counties, it is not difficult to find a dealership local to you. Whether you want to search online or offline, this article will give you hints as to finding the right dealership for you.

Searching online

There are a great range of information sources online, ranging from business directories to individual websites for each car superstore or smaller car company. Directories You can find many of the traditional paper or book directories online nowadays, such as the Yellow Pages or BT's comprehensive telephone directory. Searching these directories online is easier than using the books themselves because you can search by area, by types of car or by distance from your starting point. Another benefit of doing this search online is that you are more likely to get the most up-to-date information regarding things like opening times and contact numbers. eBay Not many people think of eBay when trying to find local dealerships but many of the companies are registered as sellers on eBay. Again, you can search for car dealers in your local areas and even narrow it down by searching for simply used Hondas or Nissan deals, which will then transpire in the person when you visit the showroom. Search engines The simplest way to secure information about dealerships local to you is to conduct simple online searches which can be as detailed as you need. Whether you only want to contact by phone, or wish to hold address information for the showroom, you can tailor your search to your own requirements.

Searching offline

Local press Local newspapers, village newsletters or regional directories (often delivered to your house free of charge by the local authorities or business associations) will contain information about the car dealerships which are local to you. Some give very basic information such as town name and a contact number but others may be more sophisticated with postcodes (for satellite navigation systems), telephone and mobile numbers, email addresses or websites. Business directories and associations Many counties have dedicated organisations for the regulation of small local businesses and would be happy to pass on information about the ones most suitable for your needs.