There’s been a lot of negative stories in the press about the state of the UK car market. But what is the truth behind these headlines and what is the data telling us about the UK car market?

In his latest update, our CEO Nathan Coe shares our views on the market including what impact we are seeing from the cost of living crisis.

Discover our latest analysis of used car prices along with our outlook for the used car market.

Discover the details of our Highly Rated 2022 awards and what to do if you are one of this year’s Highly Rated cohort.

Discover our latest analysis of used car prices and whether we are seeing softening in pricing.

Discover how women currently perceive the car buying journey and what you can do to increase engagement with female buyers.

It’s been a rather turbulent time for the automotive market, with the last few years seeing a plethora of highs and lows bought on by the pandemic, war in Ukraine and now a cost-of-living crisis.

With the market in such a state of flex, it’s more important than ever to keep your eyes on the state of the market and to understand the factors that determine how “healthy” the market currently is.

On the 9th June 2022 we announced the winners of the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2022, our annual celebration of the very best new cars on offer right now as chosen by the people who matter most, their owners.

Over 156,500 owners took part in this year’s survey, telling us exactly what they think of their car and how well it suits their lifestyle. We shared some of what we found along with our latest new car market insights at last week’s awards, and you can read some of the highlights right here.

Are used car prices falling? Find out in our latest market analysis.

We share seven top tips curated by our team of experts that are designed to help you succeed through these challenging market dynamics.

Find out how the Office for National Statistics are utilising our data to make its official measures of inflation more robust.

In our latest blog, we examine how you can get the most from your reviews and share an update on Auto Trader Highly Rated 2022.

Discover what the the latest data from our Retail Price Index tells us about used car price trends and whether we are seeing a slow down in the market.

Used car prices have seen incredible growth over the last two years as a direct result of the pandemic. But are we seeing them start to fall?

The latest findings from our Retail Price Index revealed that the average price of a used car increased 32% on a year-on-year and like-for-like basis in March. But are we seeing signs of the growth rate beginning to slow?

As fuel prices rocket, we’ve seen a resurgence in consumer demand for electric vehicles (EVs) on our marketplace, with the volume of enquiries for both new and used EVs reaching record levels over the weekend. But as the electric revolution gathers pace, the UK’s largest automotive marketplace’s data shows that it is Kia and Hyundai that have been the most successful brands to make the transition to electric, leaving their premium European counterparts lagging in the popularity stakes.

In late 2021 we partnered with the leading automotive research agency, ICDP, and the NFDA, for a research programme designed to understand whether retailers that are enabling consumers to complete some or all of their buying journey online believe they are selling more cars, more efficiently and to more satisfied customers. Discover the findings now.

There is no question that climate change is one of, if not the greatest challenge facing humanity right now.

But does this affect the automotive industry?

Discover the latest insights into used car prices based on the Auto Trader Retail Price Index and whether we are still seeing prices continuing to rise.

Our marketplace is going from strength to strength and is the number one choice for consumers looking for their next vehicle. Find out how we’re bringing more buyers to you.