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Mercedes delivers a five-star used car performance in September reports Indicata
September reported the fastest-selling used car with the highest average price recorded so far in 2019 according to market insights from Indicata, part of Autorola.
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BCA Buyer app launches in-app bidding
BCA has released a major update to its Buyer app with the introduction of live bidding from mobile devices. The BCA Buyer app has been welcomed by customers, with over 50% of BCA buyers having now used the app.
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New Volvo XC40 outshines rivals with exceptional residual values
The newly launched Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid has comprehensively outperformed its nearest rivals in the latest cap hpi residual value ratings. In R-Design specification, it is estimated to be worth an incredible 58.4% of its original new price after three years and 30,000 miles.
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Smoking can drag down the value of your car says HPI
With the 2019 Stoptober campaign about to get underway, automotive data experts at HPI are warning motorists of the damage smoking can do their car’s health, estimating that a car driven by a heavy smoker could lose up to £2000 at trade-in.
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The best (and worst) trade-in tricks
When it comes to getting rid of their old car, some sellers will stop at nothing to part-exchange a vehicle that isn’t fit for the road.
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New battery electric car sales surge but new bike sales slow
Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month.
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JCB Group signs an exclusive remarketing deal with BCA
JCB Group, the Kent and Sussex based multi-franchise dealer has agreed an exclusive 2-year remarketing deal with BCA.
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Silverstone Auctions to offer a fantastic selection of Aston Martins for sale
The Silverstone Auctions sale at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show has consigned a fabulous selection of Aston Martins all with fascinating stories and presented in the most incredible condition.
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It’s back to school with SEAT as the Alhambra retains its fastest selling status
For the second consecutive month, the 2016 SEAT Alhambra (diesel, automatic) is the UK’s fastest selling used car, with the potential to sell in an average of just 23 days when priced to the live retail market.
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Sportage ranked first in ‘Driver Power Survey 2019’ for Best Used Car
Kia Motors (UK) Limited is delighted to announce that the Kia Sportage has come top in the Auto Express ‘Driver Power Best Used Car 2019’ survey. In addition, the Kia Sorento also excelled within the survey and was awarded third place.
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Four great convertibles for top-down and fun motoring
Whether it is a Porsche, Jaguar, Audi or a BMW that is your chosen marque, these four superb cars will offer some great wind in your hair motoring.
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BCA Pulse - Market sees an upturn in demand
The headline used car value at BCA reduced by £310 in July to £9,153 with the summer holiday season underway and a shift in the mix of product entering the market.
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Used car market declines as consumers delay purchases
“The decline of -2.8% in used car transactions in the second quarter of 2019 was anticipated due to a number of factors that affected the sector over the past months, but the market remains at high levels”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle
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Demand in used car market remains strong in Q2
“NAMA is pleased to see that the overall used car market has continued to remain strong in Q2 with the market down just -2.8%”, said Louise Wallis, Head of The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) commenting on the SMMT’s used car figures released today.
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Air conditioning drives LCV values up says BCA
As market leader for LCV auction sales, BCA has drawn on a huge sample of sold data to show that LCVs fitted with air-con outperform those without this option by a considerable margin in values achieved, performance against guide values and conversion rates.
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Used buyers set to cash in three years after car finance bonanza
Used car buyers could take advantage of an influx of ex-PCP models, three years after the peak in finance packages, according to CarGurus.
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HPI national mileage register hits 363 million readings
nmr (National Mileage Register), the system used to check vehicle mileage by automotive data experts HPI, has surpassed over 363 million readings making it the UK’s largest, most accurate source for verifying and investigating mileage records.
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Nissan Juke crowned as the used car with most appeal for drivers of all ages
QUIRKY crossover the Nissan Juke has emerged as the surprise car with the most universal appeal to drivers of all ages.
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Heycar expands into the United Kingdom
The online used car platform "heycar" is expanding into the United Kingdom. Used car buyers now find high quality used vehicles with a warranty at www.heycar.co.uk. In the United Kingdom, the heycar brand operates under Mobility Trader UK Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mobility Trader Holding GmbH and is a sister company of the German Mobility
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Conversion rates set to improve in August
“More than 50% of NAMA members are expecting conversion rates to increase in August. This has been assisted by the volume of vehicles coming though remarketing centres which has meant buyers have had less vehicles to choose from and has in turn increased conversion rates of those vehicles that are available to buy,” said Louise Wallis, Head of the
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10 eye-catching convertibles for under £10k
With summer in full swing, automotive data experts cap hpi has produced a list of convertibles and drop tops that eagle-eyed motorists can pick up for under £10k.
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HR Owen sale sets records at BCA
The H.R. Owen sale at BCA Blackbushe on 10 July set new records for the dealer group, generating sale proceeds in excess of £1 million. With 173 BCA Live Online buyers competing with a packed auction lane for a selection of luxury, prestige and sporting exotica, the bidding was highly competitive throughout the sale.
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Average price of used cars remains strong, despite slowing price growth
With an average price of £12,763, used car price growth is almost neutral this month, at just 0.1% on last year - the lowest it’s been since Q3 2016 – according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. When looking at this data on a more granular level, it’s cars up to five years old which are responsible for slowing down overall growth.
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Mycarcheck.com market guide: July 2019
Mycarcheck.com’s valuation experts reveal significant trends in the UK used vehicle market and choose a car and bike of the month.
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Petrol powertrains continue dominance of UK’s top 10 fastest selling used cars
Petrol powertrains continue to dominate the UK’s top 10 fastest selling used cars with three in every four vehicles sold being petrol driven in June, according to data from Indicata UK.
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