Used cars

Used car prices accelerate through May

Used car prices were up more than eight per cent on a like-for-like basis in May, compared to the same month last year. This is according to the Auto Trader […]

RAA extends cap hpi partnership

The Retail Automotive Alliance has extended its partnership with cap hpi. The Retail Automotive Alliance is the UK’s only joint venture purchasing organisation of 27 motor dealer group members. All […]

‘Seismic’ shift in used car demand

Used car prices are undergoing a “seismic” shift upwards, according to cap hpi. Its live values reported an overall increase of 6.7% at the three-year point during May, equivalent to […]

Recovery continues during April

BCA has reported that its inventory levels swelled again in April while average used car values rose to £8,577. In the week starting 12 April average values actually peaked at […]

‘Remarkable’ recovery in vehicle sales

Public appetite for high value used vehicles remains incredibly high despite the unprecedented rise in sale prices. In May, the average price for a car paid by the online car […]

Car buyers going green

Switching to a less polluting car is the number one reason drivers are planning to buy a vehicle this year. This is according to new research from AA Cars. It […]

LCV values remain strong

BCA has reported that average LCV values remained above £9,000 for the fourth consecutive month. Values continue to outstrip guide prices, continuing the well-established trend seen over the past year […]

Used prices rise for 53rd week

The growth in used car prices has accelerated since lockdown restrictions eased earlier in the month. According to Auto Trader analysis of more than 440,000 vehicles advertised, the average price […]

Used car prices keep rising

The average price of used cars in April was up more than seven per cent on April 2020 according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Based on […]

Used orders take dramatic leap

Orders for new and used cars has enjoyed a record leap up. According to lead management experts Dealerweb, April’s data shows a 2,569% increase in new vehicle orders and a […]