The new branches are located in London, Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, South Wales and the South West, and join the existing network of 241 branch locations operating throughout the UK.

Chairman Alan Revie commented: “Growing our market presence in new areas allows the business to grow and provides the foundation for continued investment. The strategic expansion of the National Tyres and Autocare network both organically and by acquisition remains the primary focus for the group.”

The move follows the recent acquisition of two independent tyre companies, with the company saying it has a further 14 sites of interest currently in the pipeline.

Alan Revie added: “National is the largest, truly independent, fast fit retailer in the UK and it is this independence that gives us our unique position in the market and has been the key to our ongoing success. We have a winning formula which resonates with our existing loyal customers and we look forward to delivering this recipe to new customers, across a wider footprint of branches.”