2021 is officially the year of the used car. Here’s a rundown of the fastest-selling used cars and reasons why prices are still rising in the tail end of pandemic Britain. Just as we thought used cars couldn’t be selling any better, they are doing just that. Used cars sales are now up 16.5 percent. Continue Reading…

The UK car market is racing ahead, with used cars selling faster than ever. According to the latest Auto Trader used car market report, vehicles are averaging just 25 days on sale — impressively setting a record pace for 2025. Hybrid SUVs Leading the Pack What are the most popular types of car in the Continue Reading…

Used car demand is shifting. For motor traders the data is hard to ignore The used car market is starting to show a real gain in momentum for consumer behaviour change. What people actually buy, rather than what they say they might buy, gives a much firmer insight as to where a market is heading. Continue Reading…

Rising fuel prices have pushed electric cars back into the spotlight. For drivers watching petrol and diesel costs climb, the question is fairly obvious: are electric cars cheaper to run, or do the savings mount up elsewhere? The answer is not quite black and white. It depends on how you use your car, where you Continue Reading…

Used car complaints are rising, but the bigger story is trust Used car complaints are up, but the headline only tells part of the story. The Motor Ombudsman says complaints about used cars rose 14% in 2025, reaching 18,570, while SMMT data shows the UK used car market also grew to 7,807,872 transactions. In other Continue Reading…

Summary of 2025 for the motor trade industry Dealers have described 2025 as one of the most contradictory years they can remember. Some showrooms have been buzzing with record order levels, while others have spent the year wrestling with supply, strategy and rising costs. Even so, a clear pattern has emerged. Chinese brands have been Continue Reading…

Demand Fuels Used Car Price Growth: What It Means for the Motor Trade The used car market continues to show its strength as we move into the final quarter of 2025. Despite wider political and economic uncertainty, the latest Auto Trader report paints a picture of solid demand, stable prices and growing consumer confidence. For Continue Reading…

If you’re monitoring the UK used car market, you might have noticed that it’s continuing to serve as a steady economic performer despite global ups and downs. According to industry expert Cox Automotive, the UK used car market is expected to deliver around 7.64 million units in 2025, reflecting impressive stability amid wider market uncertainties. Continue Reading…

If you’ve been eyeing a used Tesla, there’s good news: prices are dropping faster than expected. February 2025 saw Tesla models dominating the UK’s biggest used car price reductions, according to a recent Market View analysis by Motors. With significant month-on-month declines, Tesla’s affordability has notably improved—but the reasons behind these drops might surprise you. Continue Reading…

You might have noticed that researching second-hand motor prices has felt a bit different lately. Prices aren’t plummeting, new deals keep popping up, and everyone seems to be talking about the booming used car market. According to recent data from Cap HPI, used car prices remain remarkably stable, thanks to limited stock and a surprisingly Continue Reading…