Used car market remains strong at 2025 halfway point, says BCA

BCA has reported another positive month for the used car sector, as average values rose in June and dealer engagement remained high across all vehicle segments.

Used car values averaged £7,746 in June, an increase of £236 compared to May. That represents a 3.1% month-on-month uplift and a £189 (2.5%) improvement year-on-year.

Performance against price guide expectations also rose by two percentage points.

The first half of 2025 has shown consistent strength, with BCA recording an average value of £7,717 across all sold vehicles.

The data suggests stability in the wholesale market despite seasonal pressures typically seen in Q2.

Record performance for used EVs

Demand was particularly strong for three to four-year-old premium stock and the electric vehicle sector stood out with a record performance.

BCA sold nearly 1,300 EVs in a single week in June, setting a new high.

At the half-year point, more than 26,000 EVs had been sold through BCA channels, averaging over 1,000 units per week.

The remarketing business attributed growing buyer confidence in part to its Battery Health Grading tool, which provides a transparent assessment of EV battery condition and supports decision-making in the lanes.

Stuart Pearson, BCA chief operating officer, said: "June started well and maintained momentum throughout the month. There was a noticeable uptick in demand, and volumes continued to track ahead of last year.

“In what is traditionally one of the toughest quarters for used vehicles, the market proved far more resilient than in previous years. Volume and value metrics for 2025 are ahead of the same period in 2024, reflecting a healthy and competitive landscape."

He said that the market had now entered the part of the year when demand often begins to soften, but buyer engagement remained strong.

He also noted that churn levels pointed to an efficiently operating wholesale sector.

Pearson added: "If anything, the market has strengthened further into the early weeks of July and despite some glorious weather that can often disrupt trading, demand has remained buoyant, and our inbound levels of fresh stock are extremely healthy.

"With only a very marginal movement in published guide prices to date this month, the confidence seen in the used car market over recent months looks set to continue."