Fresh Car started in 2015 as a university project. Sam, the founder, had a passion for car care and an inner entrepreneur he couldn’t keep contained. Studying business, it was clear to him he’d rather build his own venture than work for a big company, and the only way to learn was to get his hands dirty and take a risk. Fresh Car was created out of the back of a beat-up old 2007 Citroen Berlingo that squeaked every time the brakes were pressed.
Although our system is far more sophisticated now, the values that made the business work then are still the same today- obsessing over a great customer experience, being entrepreneurial, making things happen, and having fun on the job.
After building the business to 15 employees, it became clear that the team was looking for more. Holding true to our value of being entrepreneurial, we designed a system that gave everybody the opportunity to run their own business with their own customers, managing their own hours and reaping more rewards for their effort.
Now, Fresh Car has over 100 vans on the road and 80,000+ customers, and we’ve become experts in supporting ambitious individuals in building high-performing mobile car care businesses. We achieve this through a combination of digital marketing, market-leading technology, and business and technical support.
Earnings Potential
SMART Repair franchise owners benefit from a highly profitable and in demand service, and can earn more profit from additional vans on the road without a further franchise fee. Earnings can surpass £50,000 with one van on the road and can be even more with multiple vans and a team of employees.
Full Training & Support
Whether you're from an automotive background or have little experience, we'll put you through a comprehensive training programme that's Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) certified. You'll also be assigned a Franchise Support Manager who will conduct regular check-ins with you and your business to help support you with ongoing franchise development.
Nationwide Marketing
Fresh Car invests in UK wide marketing such as TV campaigns, radio campaigns and digital. We run local marketing initiatives for every franchise on Google Ads along with a page on our website.
Financially We're in it Together
With our franchise guarantee policy, there's no fees to pay if on the rare chance you turnover under £2k a month.
Single or Multi Van Option
You'll have the option to rent a van from us, and scale up your business accordingly. You can operate a fleet of vans with no extra franchise costs.
Join the Fresh Car Community
You'll have the opportunity to join our community of franchisees for instant advice, regular meet-ups and social events. You're never on your own with Fresh Car.
Watch: What's Involved?
Maurizio Scolari
Franchise Owner: Northampton
" What I enjoy most about running my own business as a Fresh Car Franchisee is being in control of my own time & I get to determine my own pricing, making me competitive in the market. Being part of the Fresh Network means I have access to extra resources and expertise from other operators around the country in addition to head office support. "
Greg Murnin
Franchise Owner: Glasgow
" As a Fresh Car Franchisee I enjoy having the freedom, flexibility and my own agency to determine work allocation. This is backed up by the support, motivation and systems in place within the Fresh network which are invaluable in terms of helping me to successfully run my own business. "
Grant Kerr
Franchise Owner: Liverpool
"I really enjoy the additional support you get being a franchisee, the team at Fresh are always at the end of the phone if you have any issues. Also having a number of other franchisees you can contact is a great help to bounce ideas off and get additional support, it’s a great team. "
Glenn Shaw
Franchise Owner: North Wales
" Since becoming a member of the Fresh family over a year ago, I have been supported and have benefited from the marketing and advertising they carry out. The steady supply of work helps me maintain the perfect work life balance and has proven to be a valuable income stream. I would not hesitate to recommend the opportunity to become a Fresh franchisee to anyone. "
David Clarke
Franchise Owner: York
" I have always loved fixing things and helping people. It is really great meeting customers and helping them with their vehicle repairs. I think what helps me to be successful is when, on a job, I focus on what I am doing in the present, take the time to do the work well, and learn every day. Almost treating the money as an inevitable byproduct of delivering quality work and great customer service."
Get in Touch
Register your interest to speak to one of our team. We're happy to answer any questions you may have about starting your franchise journey with Fresh Car.