Independent automotive service network, Point S, has unveiled ambitious plans at its annual conference.
Managing Director Ali Yilmaz took to the stage to state that he wants the company to be the UK’s largest garage network by 2035. Addressing hundreds of Point S members, Yilmaz said he believes opportunities for growth have never been greater and that recent market exits have presented a ‘fertile planting ground’ for growth.
Point S has been live in the UK for 11 years, adding the market to its global independent tyre dealer and vehicle maintenance network. The service is present in 51 countries on five continents. The British network now has more than 340 members, and is experiencing rapid growth, as workshops seek new revenue streams amidst electrification challenges.
“There has never been a better time to expand our UK network of independent automotive service providers,” noted Yilmaz at the Point S conference. “The independent sector already represents approximately one-third of the UK market and continues to grow.
“We are 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.”
Growth for Point S
Garages focusing on this work is helping to spearhead growth for Point S UK, which Yilmaz believes has been left in a favourable position following recent contractions from competitors in the traditional tyre retail market.
While many networks are focusing 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,” he continued. “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 a host of other initiatives that will aid the network’s growth ambitions in 2025, including a major new product launch, further customer events, and continued innovation for the existing Point S tyre range and network programme.
