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Volkswagen edges Ford to become Britain’s most common used petrol brand advertisedMarketCheck data shows Volkswagen has overtaken Ford as Britain’s most advertised used petrol car brand, with 28,425 active listings. See which manufacturers hold the largest share of the UK used petrol car market and how the rankings compare with used EV stock.Read More →
BMW ahead of Tesla to lead UK used EV market as competition intensifiesBMW has moved ahead of Tesla in the UK used EV market, with 3,525 active listings and an 8.98% share. MarketCheck data shows a fragmented second-hand electric car sector, with no manufacturer accounting for 10% of available stock.Read More →
Used petrol prices fall to 2026 low after summer stabilityUsed petrol car prices fell to their lowest level of 2026 in August, with the average sold price dropping to £15,234. MarketCheck data shows prices have fallen by around £716, or 4.5%, since January, following a period of relative stability between May and July.Read More →
Used diesel sales suffer summer slowdown as volumes fall sharply behind recent yearsMarketCheck data shows a sharp slowdown in UK used diesel sales, with 382,350 vehicles sold between April and July 2026, down from 438,421 in 2025 and 422,828 in 2024.Read More →
Used Tesla sales fall for third consecutive month as summer slowdown continuesUsed Tesla sales fell for the third consecutive month in July 2026, with 2,838 vehicles sold compared with 4,411 at the April peak. MarketCheck data points to a clear summer slowdown in the UK used Tesla market.Read More →
MarketCheck reveals used EV prices have flatlined after two years of declineUsed EV prices are showing signs of stabilising after two years of decline. MarketCheck data shows average sold prices reached £22,625 in July 2026, remaining almost unchanged from June and signalling a potential shift in the UK used electric vehicle market.Read More →
MarketCheck reveals used EV market cools as prices begin to riseMarketCheck UK analysis shows the used EV market entering a new phase, with prices rising after months of decline. See the latest data, trends and what they mean for dealers, analysts and buyers.Read More →
Used EV sales surge to record levels following late-February Iran war commencementUsed EV sales reached record levels following the commencement of the Iran war in late February. This report examines market activity, pricing trends, supply changes and buyer demand across the UK used vehicle market.Read More →
Record month for used electric van sales as volumes pass 1,000 for the first timeUsed electric van sales exceeded 1,000 units in a single month for the first time on record. The latest MarketCheck UK data highlights rising demand for electric commercial vehicles and continued growth across the UK used van market.Read More →