Small dealerships are hesitant about EVs — but shouldn’t risk getting left behind, according to James Hosking, managing director of AA Cars
A third of British drivers revisit the same dealership to buy their next car, according to findings by used car website AA Cars research.
Drivers’ concerns about the lifespan of second-hand EV batteries could still be a factor holding back sales of used EVs, according to research by AA Cars.
Demand for used cars has risen 15% year-on-year as franchised retailers experience a decline in sales of new cars, according to AA Cars data.
A new study by AA Cars has found that dealers in Liverpool offer the best value used cars, with the strongest combination of affordable prices and low mileage.
The AA has become a potential takeover target as it looks to raise funds to re-balance its books in light of a £2.65 billion debt.
The number of UK drivers willing to pay for a car they haven’t seen first has fallen since last year, with three-quarters saying they would not buy one without viewing it in person.
Consumer interest has grown rapidly this month, with car dealers receiving an influx of enquiries for new and used models.
AA Cars has announced it will be extending it’s 50% discount for car dealerships for a third consecutive month into June, to help support UK used car busnesses weather the impact of COVID-19.
The AA, eBay Motor Group and JudgeService are among the latest suppliers to cut fees and offer free services in a bid to help the car retail sector through the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Two out of five car buyers would only be willing to travel up to 30 miles to buy a used car, find new research from AA Cars.
Car buyers are increasingly purchasing used cars without seeing them in person due to a rise in online car portals, says AA Cars analysis.
A decline in long-term car ownership triggered by PCP and PCH finance offers is driving the swifter return of motorists to the UK’s car dealerships, an AA Populus survey has revealed.
One in five drivers are ready to make the switch to electric cars, according to an AA poll.
An estimated two million Brits regret “jumping straight-in” to the first finance deal offered without shopping around, research has revealed.
Ford is the most favoured manufacturer among second-hand car buyers, according to research into used buying trends by AA Cars.
The Government’s mixed messages on diesel emissions has left car buyers uncertain about their next vehicle purchase, a survey carried out by the AA has found.
The motor industry lost £2.6 billion in revenue last year as a result of declining car sales, according to analysis by AA Cars.
The government's 2040 ban on the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars will not affect motorists car buying choices "for years", according 67% of respondents to the AA-Populus survey.
Brexit fears and uncertainty around increasing car prices are threatening to stall the new car market.