Used Cars

The latest car news for motorists looking to save money and keep up with the latest trends in new and used cars.

Used EV battery health ‘far better than many assume’

Electric car batteries are proving far more long-lasting than many people expected, says the UK’s largest used EV battery report.

Now used car dealers are embracing Chinese cars, too

Nearly half of used car dealers have already added Chinese vehicles to their forecourts, following the rapid growth in the new car market.

‘Zombie Fords’ are flying off used car forecourts

Three Ford vehicles that are no longer in production are among the 10 most in-demand used cars, a new report from Autotrader reveals.

New driver surge leads to boom in demand for cheap used cars

With a record number of new drivers passing their practical test, demand for affordable used cars costing less than £5,000 has rocketed.

Used car sales grow for the third year running

Used car sales were up by 2.2 percent in 2025, as 7.8 million secondhand cars changed hands. It marks the third consecutive year of growth.

Used MPVs ‘outperform every other vehicle type’

A surge in demand for used MPVs has seen them outperform every other vehicle type, with prices rising more than 5.5 percent in 90 days.

The UK’s most-wanted used car is a £15,000 hatchback

New research has revealed what UK drivers have at the top of their wish-list when it comes to buying a used car.

Used car buyers put off by vehicles with electronic driver aids

Four in five used dealers say their customers are less keen on newer second-hand cars with ADAS features such as audible speed limit alerts.

1 in 25 used cars is now an EV

Used car sales topped two million in Q3 for the first time since 2021. And UK motorists are increasingly making the switch to electric cars.

These are the UK’s most reliable older used cars

New car warranty research uncovers which used vehicles aged between eight and 12 years old should be the most reliable.

Shock study reveals 1 in 7 used cars has a hidden history

New analysis has discovered that almost 17 percent of used cars in the UK show evidence of mileage tampering or VIN manipulation.

Trade value of used EVs plummets 53% in just 2 years

New analysis shows that heavy discounting on new electric cars is hitting the used car market, with values of nearly-new models tumbling.