Auto Trader forecasts UK new and used car transactions rise 3.4% to 10.17 million in 2026

PUBT · 3d ago
Auto Trader forecasts UK new and used car transactions rise 3.4% to 10.17 million in 2026
  • AutoTrader forecast the UK new and used car retail market will rise 3.4% YoY to 10,170,000 transactions in 2026.
  • New car registrations projected to climb 9.5% to 2,210,000, driven by aggressive pricing and wider model availability.
  • Used car transactions expected to increase 1.9% to 7,950,000, implying the highest annual used volume since 2017.
  • Outlook assumes growth across both segments, not a shift from used to new, despite uneven used vehicle supply.
  • Analysis flagged stable like-for-like used retail prices, fast selling times, rising consumer confidence, and strong near-term buying intent.


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