Who are ChipsAway?

ChipsAway are the originators of the SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair process. ChipsAway was launched in the UK in 1994, and today provides SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair technology to car owners across the country. Be your own boss with a turn-key ChipsAway franchise. ChipsAway ensures that all new franchisees receive all the support and training needed to start a successful paint and bodywork repair business. In 2020, on average, over £150,000 worth of leads* were generated per ChipsAway franchisee.

By choosing ChipsAway you will benefit from:

  • A tried and tested business model
  • Over £150,000 worth of leads* generated per franchisee per year
  • National advertising including extensive TV, social media and digital campaigns
  • All the support and training you need to launch your successful business
  • An established brand – recognised by 11 times as many customers as the nearest car repair competitor – according to a recent YouGov survey.
  • The ChipsAway franchise is all of the above and more. Keep reading to understand how you can create a better lifestyle for yourself and your family without the uncertainty that often comes with starting a business.

Who Are ChipsAway?

ChipsAway was launched in the UK in 1994, and today provides SMART (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) repair technology to car owners across the country. With a rapidly expanding network of over 200 franchisees in the UK, we now have the largest network of repair specialists in the UK, who provide high-quality, value-for-money repairs to car paintwork, on a same-day basis. Our specialists work from vehicles fully equipped as mobile workshops, or fixed-base units known as Car Care Centres.

Getting started with ChipsAway

Established for over 25 years, our market-leading car repair franchise makes it straightforward for you to start your own business. You don’t need any car body repair experience because you’ll receive four weeks of expert, hands-on car repair training at our bespoke facility – accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) – before you start work.

What does success look like?

The beauty of running your own business with ChipsAway is that you define your own success. Some franchisees work from a single van, happy to go it alone and celebrate their own financial milestones. Others wish to expand their network, opening several franchises and employing multiple members of staff. Meanwhile, some engineers opt to set up a Car Care Centre which acts as a HQ for their empire. However you choose to work with ChipsAway, we’ll help you reach your ambitions.

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    28th April 2017

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  • "Having faced redundancy twice in three years after a seasoned career as a Sales and Marketing Director, in 2011 Andy decided that he wanted a complete change of direction. He had always wanted to own his own business, so the proven business model of ChipsAway ..." Read More...

    Andy Cornell – ChipsAway

    Andy Cornell – ChipsAway

  • "A great deal can happen in a year, as ChipsAway franchisee Alistair Hoy can testify. Last year, Ali opened a ChipsAway CarCare Centre (a fixed-base workshop) only six months after his initial business launch as a ‘man and a van’ operation, in line with his..." Read More...

    Alistair Hoy

    Alistair Hoy

  • "David Greenaway got off to a flying start, and loves everything that being his own boss brings: Former Training Manager, David Greenaway, decided in 2011 that it was time to take his career into his own hands – his role involved a lot of travel and staying a..." Read More...

    David Greenaway – ChipsAway

    David Greenaway – ChipsAway

  • "Following years of determination and hard work, Ali Hoy now owns his own Car Care centre in central Cardiff, where he manages multiple employees and upholds an excellent reputation in the city. He tells us more about his ChipsAway experience. “My background ..." Read More...

    Alistair Hoy – ChipsAway Cardiff franchisee

    Alistair Hoy – ChipsAway Cardiff franchisee

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Key Facts:

Opportunities:
Available across the UK & Ireland
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
£15,000
Training Provided:
Yes
Home-based:
Yes
Part time:
No
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Number Of Outlets:
100+
In Business Since:
1994
Funding Support:
Yes
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