Used cars

Demand surges for newer used alternative fuel vehicles

Average prices of used alternative fuel vehicles rose 65% from January to February as demand for newer models surged. According to data from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review for February, average […]

Demand for used hybrid vehicles hits new high

Demand for used hybrid vehicles hit a new high in January, with 36,832 sales during the month. According to data from Marketcheck, this is up from 24,736 in December and […]

Used car dealers move to longer warranties

New research has revealed an emerging trend among used car dealers to offer customers longer warranties. Research carried out by JudgeService on behalf of RAC Dealer Network found that many […]

Auto Trader unveils AI-driven search solution

Auto Trader has launched a new AI-driven search solution to help car buyers more quickly find the models right for them. Its new ‘I’m looking for’ category allows customers to […]

Used electric vehicle sales double in two years

Used electric vehicle sales volumes reached the second highest monthly total ever recorded in January. According to new data released by used vehicle data provider Marketcheck, 22,111 used electric vehicles […]

Used car data platform launched by Indicata

Indicata UK has launched a new used car data platform that monitors pricing and demand trends for individual models and brands. Market Tracker will analyse market trends going back five […]

New SUV Car in Modern Dealership Showroom, Shining Headlights, Ready for a Test Drive

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 […]

Customer complaints to Motor Ombudsman rise 14%

Customer complaints about used cars received by The Motor Ombudsman rose by 14% last year. It has revealed that it received 18,570 complaints in relation to used cars in 2025 compared […]

Used car market facing severe supply challenges

Auto Trader has warned that the UK used car market will face significant supply challenges in 2026. The sector has begun the year strongly, with strong consumer demand, higher prices […]

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 […]

Used electric vehicles rising in popularity

Sales of used electric vehicles rose by nearly a third on Cinch last year, with average electric vehicle prices down four per cent. It has reported that sales of used […]