The UK used car market is being driven by a ‘squeezed middle’ with three-to-five-year-old cars selling the fastest in April while overall market stability continues. That is according to the latest data from Auto Trader and reported by Car Dealer, showing used cars are currently taking an average of 27 days to sell so far in April exactly in line with the … [Read more...]
Parking headaches mapped out by Autotrader
New research from leasing expert Autotrader reveals the UK cities where finding a parking space is most stressful. Their analysis compares the number of parking spaces available (sourced via Parkopedia) across the UK’s most densely populated cities against car ownership levels, identifying where car parking supply is highest, and where it falls … [Read more...]
Dramatic driving routes for spring & summer
If you wondered about the best place for a dramatic drive, here're the suggested spots to head for. New research from Autotrader reveals the roads around the UK that are the most reliable at delivering the best driving weather, from the Norfolk Coast to the country lanes of the New Forest and around the Welsh coast and Cornwall. With ‘road trip’ searches … [Read more...]
Amazon Autos poised for UK 2026 launch
Buyers and sellers will be able to use a new outlet stream this year, Amazon Autos. The on-line mega company is aiming to shake up the established British market place and lining up potential partners. The prospect of a new place to buy and sell cars in Britain was revealed by the Car Dealer on-line car site. Amazon Autos – a rival to Autotrader – is set … [Read more...]
Buyers turn up noses at air fresheners
A new survey for Autotrader reveals that some of the UK’s most popular car air freshener scents could be deterring potential buyers and even putting off people from getting in at all. Of 2,000 UK drivers surveyed, 60% reported having felt discomfort due to a car’s smell, and 24% said they would actively avoid getting into a car due to its scent. Younger … [Read more...]
Beware DIY hacks which will cost more to fix – Autotrader
With more than 12,000 online searches made every month in the UK for ‘car scratch repair’, car selling expert Autotrader is warning that popular DIY fixes trending on social media could end up costing drivers twice as much in professional repairs. Autotrader interviewed expert mechanic Hannah Gordon to investigate the TikTok car scratch fixes that can do … [Read more...]
Sound advice to cut repair costs
A new study by the car selling experts at Autotrader reveals that whilst confidence under the bonnet is high in the UK, most drivers struggle to diagnose even basic mechanical problems, potentially risking costly repairs and even driving safety. A mysterious clunk, a sharp hiss, or a rhythmic rattle might seem minor for many motorists, but ignoring these … [Read more...]
Used car market booms & trouble for traders
According to the latest market analysis by Auto Trader based on the current trajectory, the used car market is expected to perform well in the latter half of the year with sales predicted to rise 5% year-on-year (YoY) to circa 7.6m transactions. However, due to unprecedented shifts in supply dynamics, retailers will need to adapt to a rapidly changing parc … [Read more...]
Tradelines 27 September
A new study by Auto Trader has found that the number of people claiming they’ll never buy an EV has nearly doubled, on the back of the government’s U-turn last week. Of the 1,700 in-market car buyers who responded to questioning, 37 per cent said they were unlikely to ever buy an EV and the figure is close to double the 21 per cent of people who said they … [Read more...]
Newslines 17 February
Pricing and specification for the Mazda2 Hybrid has been announced. Arriving in the UK in May, and available to order now, the Mazda2 Hybrid will be offered across three trim grades: Pure, Agile and Select with prices from £20,300 as a result of a joint venture with Toyota, who will make the car and badge it as a Mazda. Kia UK Limited has won the Feefo … [Read more...]
