Major car servicing company to wind down UK operations with more than 700 jobs at risk
One of the country’s largest vehicle servicing companies is winding down its UK operations, potentially putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
Car and van fast-fit business ATS Euromaster has announced that it will begin a “structured wind-down” following significant financial losses.
It recently closed 86 of its most unprofitable centres in 2025, citing market conditions, specifically over-capacity, rising costs and shifting consumer behaviour.
ATS Euromaster confirmed that two buyers had expressed an interest in acquiring part of the network in a bid to preserve as many jobs as possible.
The company is proposing to sell 35 of its 152 points of sale to Formula One Autocentres, as well as 14 locations to S&M Tyres, which trades as Elite Garages.
If this is completed, 216 employees across 49 sites are expected to transfer to the new owners under Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment (TUPE) regulations.
ATS Euromaster said it would “no longer be viable” for these locations to operate, given that the scale of the network would lack the geographic reach to compete in the UK.
In total, 703 roles will be placed at risk of redundancy across the Aston-based head office, call centre and the remaining 103 locations if the proposals go ahead.
More than 700 jobs are at risk as ATS Euromaster looks to close locations
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Nick Harley, group managing director of Euromaster UK, confirmed that the potential closures only affect ATS Euromaster, and not any other part of the Euromaster Group.
He said: “Today’s announcement marks an extremely sad and difficult moment for everyone in the company.
“We recognise the impact this will have on our colleagues, their families, and the communities ATS Euromaster serves, and it is not a decision we have taken lightly.”
Mr Harley said the decision was being made “despite the team’s massive efforts” to reshape the business, improve the financial performance and secure a sustainable future.
The closure of ATS Euromaster sites could be confirmed on May 1, 2026
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He noted that a “combination of intense market competition, sluggish activity within the sector and rising costs” has left the company with “no viable path forward to a break-even position”.
Anyone affected by the redundancies could receive a comprehensive package of support as part of the collective consultation process.
This will include access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and specialist outplacement support.
Mr Harley added that the number one priority for the business was to ensure all employees are treated “fairly and respectfully” for their work over the years.
The group managing director of ATS Euromaster said it was a ‘sad and difficult moment’ for the company
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The proposals also include changes for 13 staff in the specialist role of mobile night technician, who will be invited to transfer to Tructyre, a separate Euromaster Group business which offers a 100 per cent mobile tyre service.
All current and upcoming vacancies within Tructyre will be offered to ATS Euromaster staff as a priority to avoid compulsory redundancies.
ATS Euromaster sites that are earmarked for closure will remain open throughout the consultation period, which will run until April 30, 2026.
If the proposals are accepted, the final day of trading for all points of sale would be May 1, 2026.
