Point S aims to become the UK’s largest automotive service network within the next ten years, leveraging competitors’ market downsizing for growth. In 2025, it plans to drive expansion through new product launches and innovation.
Ambitious Plans from Point S Managing Director
Ali Yilmaz, the managing director of Point S UK, has unveiled ambitious plans to build the country’s largest independent automotive service network by 2035. Announcing the ambition in front of hundreds of Point S members during the network’s annual conference this weekend. Yilmaz said that growth opportunities have never been greater and that recent market exits have presented a ‘fertile planting ground’ for growth.
Point S International is the world’s largest independent tyre dealer and vehicle maintenance network. It operates in 51 countries on five continents. The British network has been live in the UK since 2011 and now has more than 340 points of sale. It is growing rapidly as independent maintenance centres seek new revenue streams amidst electrification challenges.
“There’s never been a better time to expand our UK network of independent automotive service providers,” noted Yilmaz.
“The independent sector already represents approximately one-third of the UK market and continues to grow. We’re observing repair centres evolving their business models in response to electrification. With electric vehicles requiring less mechanical servicing, many workshops are focusing on tyres, diagnostics, and other forms of vehicle maintenance as their future profit centres.”
Competitor Downsizing Fuels Point S Direction
Such a move is helping to spearhead growth for Point S UK. Yilmaz believes he has been left in a favourable position following recent contractions from competitors in the traditional tyre retail market. While many networks focus on reducing network capital and evolving business models into mobile offerings, Point S believes there is still a place for full-service automotive maintenance centres.
“In today’s digital landscape, customers increasingly value friendly, personal, and convenient in-person service. Vehicles represent one of life’s most significant investments, and people want to establish trust with those safeguarding these assets.”
“The UK market presents exceptional growth opportunities for Point S to expand and become the nation’s largest automotive service network,” Yilmaz explained.
During the conference, Yilmaz also announced other initiatives that will aid the network’s growth ambitions in 2025. This included a major new product launch, further customer events, and continued innovation for the existing Point S tyre range and network programme.
