Opportunities
Established in 1971, Kwik Fit was the first company to provide a branded alternative to local independent garages and dealerships.
We are now the European market leader in fast fit automotive services – predominantly through our networks in the United Kingdom and The Netherlands.
As experts in automotive parts repair - including tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing, air conditioning recharge and windscreen repair – Kwik Fit look after nearly 10 million customers in over 1,000 centres helping to keep them on the road.
Following the strategic decision by the Itochu Corporation - Kwik Fit’s owners – to develop all its expansion activity under the Kwik Fit brand name, we have ambitious plans to expand across Europe over the next few years. Our ultimate Vision is to become the largest tyre and automotive parts repair network in the world through high profile franchised Kwik Fit centres.
The European Market
The European market is significant:
- 310 million car and light truck tyres are sold throughout the European market.
- 2 million fleet vehicles are outsourced to Kwik Fit.
- 950,000 MOTs are carried out by Kwik Fit.
- 450,000 vehicles are serviced by Kwik Fit.
- Over 10 million visitors visit our websites, can select a Kwik Fit Centre and book our services online.
Currently, in the United Kingdom we operate over 800 centres and 175 mobile vehicles and have around 20% of the tyre aftermarket. We are 'Number 1' in the UK market, driven by our high profile estate with prime locations. We have a strong Fleet business with high market share and management assets. We enjoy a strong brand with on-going investment. Centres benefit from National Distribution as a result of supply chain innovation. We also operate a market leading Training Centre.
Kwik Fit Mobile is a long-standing and leading service provider to major car fleets, leasing and contract hire companies. Now Kwik Fit Mobile can also offer a mobile fitting service to private motorists across a comprehensive selection of brands and sizes.
With the development of Fleet services, Kwik Fit has grown to be the undisputed Number 1 choice of the business driver due to the extensive choice of locations, long opening hours and highly trained staff.
Kwik Fit Netherlands operates over 180 centres. Here, we are Number 1 in the Dutch market driven by supply chain investment, strong brand position, rollout of glass repair and replacement in 2007 and a high quality Fleet offering.
Your opportunity is to join us in running a Master or Centre Franchise in your country, being part of the Kwik Fit Network.