Holding(s) in Company

Inchcape PLC
8 November 2002


Letter to:  RNS


Section 198 - Companies Act 1985

By way of notification pursuant to paragraph 9.11, chapter 9 of The
Listing Rules, we submit a copy of a notification received today,
8 November 2002, from Standard Life Investments.

At the close of business on 7 November 2002, Inchcape plc's issued share
capital was 77,650,312 Ordinary Shares of 150p each.

Letter to:  Inchcape


Inchcape Ord GBP1.50 shares

In terms of Part V1, of the Companies Act 1985 (as amended), I have to inform
you that on 07/11/02, Standard Life Investments purchased 24,034 shares on
behalf of Standard Life Group, this increased the total held as a material
interest to 4,682,748 shares being 6.027% of the issued stock of that class.

No. of shares held                              Registered Name

4,682,748                                       Stanlife Nominees Limited

Letter from:   Standard Life Investments

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