Pothole pandemic influencing driver voting
Nearly three quarters of drivers say that the pothole pandemic will influence how they vote in UK elections. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 72% of those surveyed said […]
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Traditional vehicle manufacturers face uncertain future
Dealerships expect electrification and competition from China to drive traditional vehicle manufacturers out of business. According to April’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 62% of dealerships believe the combination of the […]
Demand for self-driving electric vehicles to grow
Dealers are expecting demand for self-driving electric vehicles to surge in the next decade. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 66% of dealerships predict demand for autonomous EVs to […]
Older used vehicles changing dealer habits
Dealers are changing their working habits to because of the growing number of older used vehicles they are now selling. This comes after the RAC Foundation found that the average […]
Driving for pleasure still popular among UK motorists
Driving for pleasure is still a popular pastime in the UK, according to new research. Nearly three quarters (74%) of motorists questioned in March’s Startline Used Car Tracker said they […]
Chinese brands growing in popularity with UK dealers
Nearly half of all UK dealerships have added Chinese brands to their stock, according to new data released by Startline Motor Finance. Its February Used Car Tracker found that 45% […]
Online reviews critical to dealership profits
Nearly two thirds of used car buyers said they would be reluctant to use a dealer with poor online reviews. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker found that 62% of customers […]
Unexpected expenses take priority over car purchases
More than half of consumers are saving their money for unexpected expenses instead of buying another car. February’s Startline Used Car Tracker has revealed fragile confidence among UK customers, with […]
Chinese sales most notable used car market trend of 2026
UK dealerships believe that higher Chinese car sales will be the most substantial trend in the used car market this year. According to January’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 53% of […]
Car running costs a key concern for drivers
A new survey has found that 75% of drivers are worried that car running costs will increase in 2026. According to December’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 52% are concerned that […]
Used car dealers say buyer confidence key to 2026 sales
Used car dealers believe higher consumer confidence would be the single biggest boost to sales in 2026. According to December’s Startline Used Car Tracker, 57% of dealers identified buyer confidence […]
Dealers optimistic despite ‘unsteady’ UK economy
UK dealers are optimistic for the fourth quarter of the year despite nearly a third expressing a lack of confidence in the UK economy. The latest Startline Used Car Tracker […]