Best Automotive Franchises in South Australia
10 automotive franchise systems that operate or recruit in South Australia and publish their fees, ranked by Australian network size.
| # | Franchise | Open SA territories | Units | Investment (all-in) | Royalty | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultra Tune | None listed | 297 | $208K–$1.8M | 7.0% | Cost |
| 2 | Bob Jane T-Marts | None listed | 202 | $443K–$1.7M | 6.0% | Cost |
| 3 | Battery World | None listed | 119 | $300K–$350K | 5.0% | Cost |
| 4 | Auto Masters | 1 | 95 | $714K–$993K | Not published | Cost |
| 5 | JAX Tyres & Auto | 1 | 95 | $207K–$1.1M | Not published | Cost |
| 6 | Tint a Car | 1 | 85 | $53K–$181K | Not published | Cost |
| 7 | Midas Australia | 1 | 82 | $105K–$572K | 6.0% | Cost |
| 8 | Magic Hand Carwash | 1 | 45 | $600K–$1M | 8.0% | Cost |
| 9 | ABS Auto | 1 | 18 | $162K–$830K | Not published | Cost |
| 10 | Star Car Wash | 1 | 0 | $350K–$500K | 7.0% | Cost |
Lowest entry on this list: Tint a Car from $52,500 all-in. Investment figures are each system's published all-in establishment cost. Rankings are directory listings, not endorsements, always verify fees against the disclosure document.
Best places in South Australia for an automotive franchise
| Area | Score | Residents |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Barker | 76/100 | 22,412 |
| Windsor Gardens | 73/100 | 22,890 |
| Unley - Parkside | 70/100 | 21,243 |
| Paradise - Newton | 69/100 | 21,882 |
| Gawler - South | 67/100 | 21,955 |
| Craigmore - Blakeview | 67/100 | 20,224 |
| Northgate - Northfield | 66/100 | 18,449 |
| Aldgate - Stirling | 66/100 | 18,404 |
Scores from FranchiseScope’s location model: market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands, using ABS Census 2021 data. All South Australia franchise locations
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best automotive franchise in South Australia?
It depends on your budget, the format you want and demand where you live. Of the 10 systems that operate or recruit in South Australia, Ultra Tune has the largest Australian network (297 units). Compare investment, royalties and territory availability, and confirm every figure against the franchisor's disclosure document.
How much does an automotive franchise cost in South Australia?
Published all-in investment for these systems starts from $52,500 (Tint a Car). Costs vary with the site, fit-out and working capital, so ask each franchisor for current figures and check them in the disclosure document.
Where in South Australia is best for an automotive franchise?
By our location model, the highest-scoring South Australia areas for an automotive franchise are Mount Barker (76/100), Windsor Gardens (73/100), Unley - Parkside (70/100). The score weighs market size, competition, demographic fit, growth and recruiting brands; each area's report shows the detail.