Who are we? What’s the opportunity?
Autoglym Professional is Autoglym’s premium vehicle care range for the professional valeting market. Designed by the expert, for the expert, our products have been specially engineered to meet the varying needs and demands of our trade customers.
Throughout the UK and Ireland, our extensive network of franchise businesses distribute Autoglym Professional products from their own van-based mobile showrooms providing excellent service levels and technical expertise to trade clients the length and breadth of the UK & Ireland. Each franchisee purchases an exclusive geographical territory and develops their business and customer base within this region.
A bit about our history
Autoglym car care products are proudly designed, developed and manufactured in Letchworth ‘the World’s first garden city’. From here our products are filled, packed and used by car enthusiasts, vehicle manufacturers, transport operators and trade businesses who demand the perfect finish on their vehicles. Over 50 years of continuous growth have led to 99% brand awareness and 73% of professionals in the car care industry have used an Autoglym product in the past two years.
Territories & Locations
Opportunities are currently available in:
- Territory 1: Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Peterborough, Boston, Sleaford, Skegness
- Territory 2: South Yorkshire, Humberside, Selby, Scunthorpe, Grimsby
- Territory 3: Dorset
- Territory 4: Scotland
- Territory 5: Republic of Ireland
Who are our customers?
Valeters, detailers, car showrooms, fleet and haulage companies, vehicle hire companies, coach operators, tractor and agricultural users, plant hire companies, funeral directors, in essence, anyone with a vehicle. You will further benefit from our partnerships with national accounts including contract vehicle cleaning companies.
Our commitment to you
As an Autoglym franchisee, you will receive full support and training from the Autoglym franchise team.
- Marketing support from the UK’s favourite car care brand.
- Sales and targeting support.
- In-field product training and customer support from our expert technical team.
- Commercial advice on running and building a sustainable, profitable business.
- Business plan development.
- A 5-year financial roadmap to success.
These assurances will also be integral if seeking finance to part-fund the business. In today’s market usually a minimum of 30% self-funding is required to secure a loan on working capital.
Your potential
As with any franchise purchase, there is an initial capital investment to get the business established. This investment includes your goodwill payment for your business as well as any other operational set up costs. This investment can vary depending upon the area size, the number of sales areas and current business levels within the area. The opportunity for reward is unlimited. Alongside the support from Autoglym, your earnings potential is dependent upon your commitment. With the correct focus, drive, ambition and hunger to succeed, your income potential is truly uncapped.
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Branson Poyner
Autoglym Sales Specialist Branson Poyner already had experience working with Autoglym at BMW and Volvo before he decided to establish his own Autoglym franchise in the West Midlands over 20 years ago. Starting with just one van and stock stored into the family...
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Paul Mitchell
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Andy Richardson, Don Richardson Ltd
Find out more about Autoglym franchisee Andy Richardson below! How long have you been an Autoglym franchisee? AR: Well, it’s a long story, but my father was one of the very first Autoglym distributors back in 1967. I sort of grew up with it, if you like. Per...
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Paul Ward, PW Autocare
Autoglym interviewed franchisee Paul Ward to discuss his experience of working with the Autoglym brand. AG: Hi Paul, how long have you been involved with Autoglym in Northern Ireland? PW: In the grand scheme of things I’m probably classed as a newcomer. Itâ€...
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Josh Groves, Heath Products Ltd
Find out more about Autoglym franchisee Josh Groves below! How did it all start out for you as an Autoglym Franchisee? JG: In April 2004, I started working as a van salesperson for an established Autoglym Franchisee, who looked after the Essex area, as a van s...
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Sam Wray
Autoglym Sales Specialist Sam Wray GBR Autocare was founded by Autoglym Sales Specialists Sam Wray and Rick Gerard, two experienced business owners with a passion for all things automotive and every Autoglym product. Having both used Autoglym separately for ov...
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Simon White
Based in Cornwall, Simon White & Co, covers both Cornwall and Plymouth. Simon was an employee of Autoglym until 1988 when he made the leap to Sales Specialist and decided to take on his own franchise. He has one mobile showroom, two people in the business ...
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Josh Groves
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Ian Stainton
Based in Devon, Ian Stainton & Co cover East Devon, parts of Somerset and Dorset. Autoglym Sales Specialist Ian has been a member of the Autoglym family since 1999 and like several other franchisees was first introduced to the brand working in a previous b...
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Andy Richardson
Andy Richardson is the Autoglym franchise owner at Don Richardson Ltd, which was originally started by his father in 1967. Andy has been involved with Autoglym in one way or another for over 30 years. What has kept him there so long? Ask Andy and he will tell ...
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Sam Wray and Rick Gerard, GBR Autocare
Two of our Warwickshire franchisees, Sam Wray and Rick Gerard, sat down for a quick interview! Hello Sam, how long has the business been going and how did it all come together for you guys? SW: Just eight weeks ago we took over the franchise, so it’s still e...
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Autoglym Sales Specialist Philip Marsh
Based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, Philip Marsh & Co cover Bristol, North Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and East Dorset. A proud Marlburian born and bred, Sales Specialist Philip and his right hand man Phil Kearley, head out in their mobile showrooms ...
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Autoglym wins their sixth Car Dealer Power award for Cleaning Product of the Year
28th October 2021The Car Dealer Power Award Show is hosted by Car Dealer Magazine each year. Each award is presented on the back of votes from those in the dealer network, recognising the best suppliers and franchise options for their businesses, via an online questionnaire. â...
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