Used cars

Used car market rallies in 2021

The UK’s used car market grew by 11.5% to 7,530,956 transactions in 2021, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that […]

Volvo launches online sales platform

Volvo has launched of the UK’s first online platform for the sale of approved used cars, direct from the manufacturer. Volvo Cars Selekt Direct allows consumers to search for, select […]

Used car prices rise for 22nd straight month

The latest Auto Trader Retail Price Index has reported that the average price for used cars rose to £18,067 in January. It was the 22nd consecutive month of price growth […]

Aftermarket facing £1.3bn shortfall

The fall in new car volumes over the last three years is set to hit aftersales revenues significantly, according to new research. According to REALtime Communications, the net result is […]

EVs dominate fastest-selling used cars

According to the latest data from Auto Trader’s Fastest Selling Index, the 2016 Nissan Leaf was the UK’s fastest selling used car in 2021, taking an average of just 17 days […]

BCA Christmas sales up 25%

BCA has reported that its festive programme of online sales attracted over 2,500 different buyers and sold nearly 25% more than the same week year-on-year. There was particularly strong buyer […]

Drivers dismiss used car checks

Only half of drivers (54%) check the service history and MOT documents before buying a used car, while only a third (36%) carry out a history check. This is according […]

Used car prices here to stay

The latest market tracker report published by Cox Automotive is predicting that used car prices may never return to pre-pandemic levels. The report found that the coronavirus pandemic has rapidly […]

Used car market continues unprecedented growth

Results from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index suggest the recent record growth in average used car prices shows no sign of significant easing. In fact, with an average price […]

Barriers to buying revealed

The top 10 barriers named by consumers when considering buying a used car have been revealed in new research for the RAC Dealer Network. Having to travel too far to […]

Car buyers go Christmas shopping

Research has found that 46% of in-market car buyers expect to purchase a vehicle before the year is over. What Car? asked 1,596 in-market buyers whether they were likely to […]

Used price growth remains unchecked

Despite rising inflation, the record levels of used car price growth shows no sign of easing, with average prices increasing a massive 26.9% last week on a year-on-year (YoY). According […]