Double-digit rise in August orders
Orders for new vehicles increased by 27.1% in August and 10.7% for used cars compared to the same period in 2019, while enquiries for new and used vehicles rose 16.5% and 16.4% respectively.
This is according to data from lead management firm Dealerweb, which studied results from 800 franchised dealers across the UK.
James Hill, managing director, said: “August proved yet another strong month for orders as the industry continues to recover from lockdown. It is clear that demand is healthy for both new and used cars and it certainly bodes well ahead of a pivotal September. Dealers are pushing hard to maximise every lead, and we continue to see growth in digital channels as buyers use the web to research their next car purchase.”
The average value of used vehicles rose to £19,258 last month and £31,010 for new.
