UK’s Used Car Market Grew 11.5% in 2021
According to the latest figures published by the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers), the UK’s used car market grew by 11.5% to 7,530,956 transactions in 2021. This is 777,997 more…
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Auto Trader Reports 17% Of Used Cars More Expensive Than Brand New
Auto Trader has reported that, due to supply shortages, 17% of nearly new used cars are now more expensive than their brand-new equivalents. Last week, the used car sector experienced…
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Used Car Prices Rose By 16.6% in First 8 Months Of 2021
Insight provider, Indicata, published market data showing that car dealers’ stock levels are beginning to suffer after a period in which overall used car sales rose 24.9% in COVID-impacted H1…
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UK Dealers Say the Ban of Petrol and Diesel Cars by 2032 is Too Soon
A survey of more than 200 dealers nationwide showed that 66% of car dealers believe the ban of petrol and diesel cars by 2032 is too early. 86% of dealers…
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Bodyshops to Experience Boost of Repairs in March
AX, the leading provider of accident assistance to the automotive trade, has reported that March is set to be one of the busiest months for car retailers and bodyshops, with…
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British new car registrations decrease but demand for electric models surges
Figures from SMMT (the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) show that the UK’s new car market declined 1.6% in January as 161,013 new cars were registered in the UK…
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According to Cap HPI, Used Car Values Fell 1.7% in December
According to Cap HPI, the average used car values decreased by 1.7% in December and was the weakest month for values sales since November 2017. Showing the strongest average performance,…
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Vehicle Health Check Oversight Costs Franchise Dealers £17m
According to data published by autoVHC, in the final months of 2018, the UK’s franchise dealerships missed out on more than £17m worth of service revenue. Results show that during…
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According to IMI, only 3% of UK Technicians are qualified to work on EVs
Analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry shows that just 3% of all Vehicle Technicians are currently qualified to work safely on EVs. The majority of those who are…
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MOT emissions test failure rate increased rapidly after tougher rules introduced
Since the Government introduced changes to the MOT test on 20th May 2018, emissions test failures have almost doubled. If there is any smoke/colour coming from the exhaust or signs…
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