Disposal

Inchcape PLC
16 October 2007

16th October 2007

                                  Inchcape plc

                   Further progress in UK disposal programme

Inchcape plc, ('Inchcape' or 'the Group') the world's leading car retailer
announces that, in accordance with its stated strategy to dispose of certain
non-core UK assets, it has sold the entire issued share capital of Wilcomatic
Limited and J&S Components Limited.  These businesses were part of European
Motor Holdings plc.

In addition, in accordance with its undertakings to the Office of Fair Trading,
Inchcape has completed the sale of its VW retail centre in Wrexham.

The total consideration for these disposals is £6.8m.


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Group Communications, Inchcape plc
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Investor Relations, Inchcape plc
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Financial Dynamics (Jonathon Brill/Billy Clegg)
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Notes to editors

Inchcape plc is the leading independent, international automotive retailer, with
scale operations in Australia, Belgium, Greece, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK.
The Group also has operations in a number of other markets, including Eastern
Europe, the Baltic's, Russia and South America.  In addition to growing its core
businesses, Inchcape is looking to develop scale operations in new and emerging
regions.  It represents leading automotive brands and operates either a retail,
or a vertically integrated retail model (i.e. exclusive distribution and
retail), depending on the market.  Inchcape's current key manufacturer partners
are Toyota/Lexus, Subaru, BMW, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi and Honda.



For further information, visit us at www.inchcape.com


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