Car Prices

4x4 prices are already on the rise warns BCA

Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA) is warning motorists that 4x4 values have already started to rise – and will climb further as Winter weather takes hold, with severe conditions predicted across much of the UK.

BCA takes multi-million pound prestige car sale to next level

Underlining the continuing demand for prestige and executive vehicles, BCA is doubling its Top Car programme in the Midlands with the introduction of a second sale every month at the Nottingham centre.

Supply issues could drive used car prices up

The overall value of used cars sold last year reached a record breaking £35 billion as the used car market continued to lead the recovery in the motor industry.

The value of a service stamp = £1,500

A new study reveals that those drivers who put off having their car serviced to save cash could be costing themselves more money in the long run.

2011: Good, bad or indifferent for the used car market?

BCA has released data on used car market performance at the half-year point that shows the used car markets are relatively steady despite the ongoing economic gloom and concerns from many parts of the UK retail sector.

The used car deals for less than £7,000

On a recent BBC TV Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond set out to prove that there are some fantastic cars to be had for just £6,995 – the same price as a new Nissan Pixo.

New car sales down 1.7% in May

With 150,431 registrations, the May new car market was just 1.7% or 2,664 units down on May 2010, according to figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders).

Cool prices on convertibles despite soaring temperatures

The sunshine usually sees the price of convertibles soar, along with the temperatures. However, according to British Car Auctions (BCA), prices on soft tops have remained cool in recent weeks, despite record temperatures and the driest April in years.

Used car values fall as market slows

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car sold values fell in April, with both volume sectors of fleet/lease and part-exchange vehicles experiencing price falls. Sold volumes also declined month on month and conversions fell dramatically.

Price is right for motorists

Motorists are foregoing style, size and colour when it comes to buying a car, opting instead to search for the most economical car within their budget, research by Carmony.co.uk has revealed. Interestingly, petrol electric hybrid cars proved very popular with searches increasing by 32% year on year.

Mobile valuations ramp up as dealers ditch print for online

Dealers can reap the benefits of online valuations more affordably, more easily and access greater and more accurate data, with the latest online valuations package from Glass’s. GlassNet 200 offers 200 vehicle valuations and up to 400 VRM look-ups per year, as well as access to GlassNet through a dedicated mobile website.