Auto Trader
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Market Insight 1 MarAffordable car finance does not encourage ‘irresponsible spending’, says Auto Trader Market Report
Auto Trader has insisted that the car “finance bubble” is not about to burst, claiming that the affordability it delivers is key to social mobility and cleaner motoring in the UK.
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Technology 1 Mar
Google, Chargemaster and Barclays to advise dealers on tech and digital trends
Multi-channel retailing, business disruption and new tools to make dealerships more effective are discussion points at the AM DigiTech Conference.
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Used Cars 13 FebMini Cooper tops Auto Trader fastest selling used car list in January
Auto Trader has revealed that the Mini Cooper was the fastest selling used car in January followed by the Fiat 500X.
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Used Cars 7 FebAuto Trader records 3% rise in used diesel car values in January
Auto Trader sees used diesel car prices rise by 3% Used diesel car prices rose by 3% as the average price of a used car rose 6% industry-wide, according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index. Despite a fall in the share of searches by fuel-type targeting a diesel vehicle, 71% In November 2016, to an annual low of 53% in January, diesel car sales via the online marketplace generated an average value of £14,405 in last month, compared to the £12,775 realised by the average used car sale. The Auto Trader Retail Price Index analyses data from over 500,000 trade used car listings every day, as well as additional dealer forecourt and website data to deliver its monthly statistics. It said that the £777 increase in the value of a diesel car sold via its platform represented “a promising start for used diesel prices” However, petrol saw a more impressive leap in used prices in January, recording an average price of £10,713, which is a £1,733 jump on January 2017 – representing a 10% increase on a like-for-like basis. Online searches for petrol cars, meanwhile, have steadily risen and accounted for 43% in January 2018, compared to just 26% in November 2016. In January 2018 4% of all fuel-related searches were attributed to alternatively fuelled vehicles, which was no movement from December and a 1% increase year-on-on. Comparing the total volume of AFV searches across the year, the number of searches for AFVs on Auto Trader increased 65% between 2016 and 2017, with electric alone recording a huge jump of 84% in searches. Karolina Edwards-Smajda, Auto Trader’s retailer and consumer product director, said: “With new diesel registrations continuing to tumble, it’s very reassuring to see used diesel prices not only retaining their value, but actually increasing in January. “It’s clear, however, just how harmful the government’s strong anti-diesel stance has been on the automotive industry. “We can see that the misstep in not clarifying the difference between new Euro6 and older vehicles has seriously dampened consumer buying confidence, reflected in both the ongoing fall in new diesel registrations, as well as the searches on our market place.”
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Used Cars 15 JanKia Sportage is 2017's fastest selling used car says Auto Trader
Used Kia Sportage models spent the fewest days on dealer forecourts in 2017, as Auto Trader named it the UK's fastest selling car.
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Market Insight 2 JanBMW 3 Series tops Auto Trader search results for 2017
Car buyers searched for BMW 3 Series models more than any other car on Auto Trader in 2017.
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Supplier News 20 DecChristmas Day campaign launch for Auto Trader monthly price search
Auto Trader is preparing to promote its new monthly price search tool with a multimillion pound advertising campaign which gets underway on Christmas Day.
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Used Cars 13 DecFord Kuga November’s fastest selling used car on Auto Trader
The Ford Kuga emerged from November as the fastest selling car on Auto Trader – taking just 20 days to leave retailers’ forecourts.
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Market Insight 11 DecUsed cars register first price decline for eight months
Used car prices registered their first month-on-month decline in eight months during November as diesel cars declined by an average of £143 month-on-month and petrol cars generated a £55 rise, according to market data issued by Auto Trader.
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Supplier News 27 Nov
Auto Trader power Aviva’s accident assessment tool
Auto Trader has teamed up with Aviva to power a new tool which could cut the time it takes to identify if a damaged vehicle should be declared a total loss.
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Used Cars 15 Nov2016 Ford Ka tops Auto Trader's poll of October 2017's fastest selling used cars
The 2016 Ford Ka (petrol manual) was the fastest selling used car in October, taking an average of just 17 days to sell.
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Supplier News 10 NovAuto Trader profits per car retailer rise 9.7% in H1
Auto Trader’s pre-tax profits rose 10% to £105.4 million as turnover rose by 7% to £165 million as the online marketplace returned H1 financial results which were “in-line with market expectations”.
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Used Cars 9 NovAuto Trader records 6% used car October price rise
The average price of a used car increased 6% year-on-year in October, according to data published by Auto Trader.
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People News 6 NovAuto Trader head of motor finance joins ContractHireAndLeasing.com
ContractHireAndLeasing.com has appointed car finance expert Paul Harrison into the newly-created role of head of strategic partnerships.
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Market Insight 25 OctVolkswagen Golf owners lead the demand for car scrappage schemes
Volkswagen Golf owners are the most likely to consider manufacturer scrappage schemes, according to data from Auto Trader.
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Used Cars 10 OctKia's Sportage remains Auto Trader's fastest selling used car
The Kia Sportage secured back-to-back success as Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car by securing the top spot once again in September.
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Used Cars 6 Oct
Diesel experiences resurgence as used car prices rise 5%
Used car prices increased by 5% as diesel vehicle prices rose 2% in September, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
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Finance 28 SepCodeweavers becomes ‘leading technology provider’ for Auto Trader finance calculators
Codeweavers will be the “leading technology provider” for Auto Trader’s online dealer finance calculator after the two businesses extended the terms of their existing partnership.
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Market Insight 28 SepAuto Trader: used diesel prices 'stable' despite negative coverage
Used diesel prices have remained stable despite negative press coverage, Auto Trader’s September Market Report reveals.
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Market Insight 7 SepComplex and confusing buying experience leaves 80% of consumers unhappy with their car choice - Auto Trader
Eight out of 10 consumers are not happy with the car they buy as the search and selection process is typically so complex and confusing they end up compromising on their choice.
