Used car stock hits highest level of 2026
Used car stock reached its highest level in September, according to the latest Cazoo Market View.
It found that dealers stocked an average of 59 cars during the month, which is one more than August and three more than the same month last year.
Meanwhile, petrol made up 51% of all vehicles listed on Cazoo, down from 52.8% last September, and decline share fell from 30.8% to 29.9%. Electric vehicle stock rose by 17.6% year-on-year and two per cent month-on-month and hybrid volumes increased 2.7% year-on-year and 3.7% month-on-month.
In terms of values, the average price of a used car in September remained steady at £17,484, up 0.4% from £17,411 in August, but down 0.9% from £17,650 a year ago.
Lucy Tugby, chief marketing officer at Cazoo, said: “Dealer stock levels rose month-on- month and year-on-year across all three car retailing sectors in September, yet buyer demand – particularly for older, more affordable cars – helped dealers maintain competitive pricing.
“As the final quarter begins, dealers will be looking for continued stability in the used car market while closely monitoring broader economic and geopolitical developments that could affect consumer confidence.”
