Used car market shifting as SUVs lose their grip
New data has revealed a significant shift in the used car market with hatchbacks proving more profitable to dealers than SUVs. According to the latest Retail Margin Monitor from Dealer Auction, […]
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Trade profits surge 20% on Dealer Auction
Retail sales on Dealer Auction was recorded at £570m last year, with trade profits more than £15.6m. This represents an increase of 20% on 2024’s figures. Analysis of the data […]
Alternative fuel vehicles set retail margin records
Alternative fuel vehicles achieved an average retail margin of £3,120 last year, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR). This figure represents an eight per cent increase on the […]
Peugeot 2008 leads the way in used car margins
Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor has revealed last year’s average used car margins, with the petrol Peugeot 2008 topping the list. The monitor identifies the highest retail margins achieved by […]
Profit margins of used AFVs rise sharply in November
Used AFVs recorded a 15% increase in profit margins on Dealer Auction in November. Its latest EV Performance Review revealed that the average margin rose from £2,953 in October to […]
Used car market shifting to newer models
New data suggests a shift in the used car market with buyers moving away from older models to premium cars. Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor for November found that average […]
Profits surge for alternatively fuelled vehicles
Demand rose for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFV) in October, with dealers selling more models for higher profits. According to the latest figures from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR), the average […]
Used car market remains robust in October
Older models drove resilience in the used car market in October, according to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor. Setting the pace, Vauxhall secured two of the top 10 positions […]
Seller profits reach £2.9m on Dealer Auction
Dealer Auction has reported that the total retail value of vehicles traded on its platform reached £145,291,147 in the third quarter of the year. Meanwhile, profits for sellers reached £2.9m, […]
EV Performance Review reveals healthy dealer margins
The average electric vehicle retail margin at dealers during September rose to £2,889, according to the latest data from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review. It recorded nearly 5,000 bids for […]
UK’s fastest-selling used car in September revealed
Second hand cars sold in 25 days on average during September, with the Mazda CX-5 SUV revealed as the UK’s fastest-selling used car. According to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin […]
Vauxhall Mokka X tops profit charts in August
The Vauxhall Mokka X and Mazda CX-5 were the most profitable models valued under £10,000 for dealerships last month. According to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor, they achieved retail […]