News / Investor

6th Sep 2022

85% of dealers say energy cap would cause used car prices and values to fall - but market sentiment is rising

Eighty-five per cent of dealers say that October’s energy price cap increase – if implemented – would drive down used car prices and values in Q4 of 2022, research from September’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows.

12th Aug 2022

Used Car Tracker - August 2022

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

12th Jul 2022

30% increase in new business written during first half of year at Startline

A 30% year-on-year increase in the amount of new business being written has been seen during the first half of the year at Startline Motor Finance.

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.