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11th Jul 2022

Used Car Tracker - July 2022

Startline carries out monthly research to determine used car sentiments from both consumers and dealers.

1st Jun 2022

Marked decline in dealer used car market optimism, shows Startline Used Car Tracker

There has been a marked 21% fall - from 33% to 12% - in dealers who are optimistic about the used car market compared to last month, as well as a parallel 12% rise - up from 24% to 36% - in those who report feeling pessimistic.

1st Jun 2022

Eight out of 10 would back controversial switch to two year MOT tests

More than eight out of 10 (84%) used car buyers would back a controversial Government idea to switch to two years between MOT tests.

3rd May 2022

Seven out of 10 consumers says used cars becoming more attractive than new as cost of living crisis bites

Seven out of ten consumers (70%) say that used cars have become more appealing purchases than new in the last month, according to the very first monthly Startline Used Car Tracker.

3rd May 2022

Dealers remain positive about market though supply worries remain, first Startline Used Car Tracker shows

Dealers remain positive about the prospects of the used car market despite gathering economic pressures, according to the very first monthly Startline Used Car Tracker.

29th Mar 2022

Startline launches monthly research in April to track used car market sentiment

New monthly research looking at consumer and dealer sentiment in the used car market will be launched in mid-April by Startline Motor Finance.