Huge UK garage chain to close 86 branchesThe company said it is conducting an extensive review of its business structure and operationsView Image The chain operates across the countryATS Euromaster is to close 86 of its branches across the UK, putting 400 jobs at risk. The garage company said overcapacity, rising costs, and sluggish economic growth are to blame for the closures, which represent a third of its UK operations. ‌An ATS spokesperson said: "In a UK automotive aftermarket context of overcapacity, increasing costs and sluggish activity and growth. ATS Euromaster intends to review its current operating model and has put in place a proposal to close non-profitable service centres. In January, Mark Holland, operations director at ATS Euromaster, stated: "Across the market fleets are not spending on SMR to the same level.

Source: Daily Mirror February 20, 2026 19:04 UTC