Figures published by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) today show the number of new cars bought dealer finance grew by 15% in June -  the strongest growth seen this year.

The percentage of private new car sales financed by FLA members through dealerships in the twelve months to June 2015 increased to a new high of 78.1%.

Point-of-sale consumer used car finance volumes also continued to grow, increasing by 7% in June compared with June 2014, and by 9% in the twelve months to June 2015.

Commenting on the figures, Geraldine Kilkelly, Head of Research and Chief Economist at the FLA, said:

“As we forecast at the beginning of the year, point-of-sale consumer car finance volumes have continued to grow in 2015, but at a slower rate than in 2014. The first half of 2015 saw growth of 8% in new business volumes compared with 17% growth in the first half of 2014.”