Used cars

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 […]

Used car values top £11k

Average used car values at BCA in October surpassed £11,000 for the second month running. October used car values averaged £11,295 – the second highest value on record and maintaining […]

Demand for diesel on the rise

New analysis has found demand for diesel rising in the used car market. According to BuyaCar, diesel sales rose from 30% of all sales in the summer to 38% in […]

CarShop announces major recruitment drive

Omnichannel used car retailer CarShop has announced a major recruitment drive to support recent growth. CarShop now has a store presence in 15 locations UK-wide, and also has a large […]