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Why Now Is The Best Time To Sell Your Car In The UK!

Date Posted: 06 February 2025

The UK used car market is booming, with strong demand, limited supply, and stable prices creating ideal conditions for sellers. In this blog, we’ll explore what’s driving these trends and how you can make the most of the current market. If you’re thinking of selling, now is the time to act!

1. Strong Demand and Rising Prices

The UK used car market has been experiencing a surge in demand. In 2023, over 7.24 million used vehicles changed hands, marking a 5.1% increase in transactions compared to the previous year. This growth continued into 2024, with Q1 sales up by 6.5% — the strongest start to a year since 2019.

What does this mean for you? Simply put, strong demand means higher prices. With buyers competing for quality used cars, sellers are in a prime position to secure an excellent return.

With the market transitioning towards electrification, the demand for used petrol and diesel cars remains high, but this window of opportunity will not last forever.

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2. Supply Constraints Driving Competition

The pandemic caused significant disruptions to the automotive industry, and one of the lingering effects has been a reduction in new car production. As a result, the UK’s total car parc (the number of registered vehicles) has shrunk over the last three years.

Fewer new cars entering the market means there’s heightened competition for used vehicles, particularly petrol and diesel models. With the shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), internal combustion engine (ICE) cars are becoming increasingly sought after, as they are now in limited supply.

3. A Positive Market Outlook

Industry experts predict that the used car market will remain strong throughout 2025 and beyond. While year-on-year price drops have started to soften, pricing remains stable, making it an excellent time to sell your car before market conditions change.

The resilience of consumer demand, coupled with a shortfall in vehicle supply, ensures that sellers are likely to get a fair and competitive price for their vehicles in today’s market.

The resilience of consumer demand and the ongoing shortfall in supply suggest that pricing in the used car market will remain favourable for the foreseeable future.

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4. It’s Quick, Easy, and Hassle-Free

Thanks to modern technology, getting a valuation for your car has never been easier. You can simply enter your vehicle registration here, provide a few contact details, and receive a no-obligation valuation tailored specifically for your car. If you’re happy with the price, booking an appointment and selling your car is quick and convenient.

 

Why Not Take Advantage of the Current Market Conditions?

As the industry pivots towards EVs and new car production picks up over the coming years, the value of used petrol and diesel cars could start to decline. By selling now, you can take full advantage of today’s strong demand and favourable pricing conditions.

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Startin Group Ltd and Thomas Startin Junr Ltd are Appointed Representatives of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd's permissions as a Principal Firm allows Startin Group Ltd, Thomas Startin Junr Ltd to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only.

We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required

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