Latest News About Used Cars

Used-car news is pointing to firmer prices in the UK right now, especially for three-year-old cars, with one recent update saying average values rose about 1% in March and hybrids led the gains.[1]

What’s driving it

Dealer stock appears to be tight in the most in-demand age band, which is helping support prices even as broader consumer confidence stays weak. New-car activity and part-exchange flows also matter here, because more new registrations eventually feed the used market.[1]

Model trends

Hybrids were the strongest performers in the latest update, while petrol and diesel edged up and EV prices were broadly stable. That suggests the market is still favoring practical, mainstream used cars over the more volatile segments.[1]

EV and demand

Separate reporting also points to a sharp rise in used EV sales in 2025, even while some used EV values have been under pressure. That mix usually means buyers are becoming more willing to consider electric cars, but pricing is still uneven by model and battery age.[2]

Shopper takeaway

For buyers, the market looks less like a broad discount season and more like a selective hunt for value, especially on well-kept cars with service history. If you’re shopping now, the biggest savings are more likely to come from comparing listings carefully than from expecting across-the-board price drops.[3][1]