As 2021 starts to wind down, we’re looking ahead to 2022 and beyond and forecasting what is in store for new and used car sales.

The latest government announcement sees England moving to “Plan B” in order to tackle the rising number of Covid cases as the Omicron variant continues to spread. But what does this mean for retailers?

Did you know that 42% of buyers in January this year did their research in December 2020?

Whilst the current market is far from predictable, it’s a safe bet that those buyers looking to make a purchase early next year are doing their research and looking at your adverts on our marketplace right now. So what do you need to do to prepare for January?

The record growth we’ve seen in used car prices in recent months shows no signs of slowing with November marking the 20th month of consecutive price growth.

Here we detail exactly where prices are currently at and what we can expect in the near future.

The much-publicised new car supply shortage combined with the surge in consumer demand that we’ve seen through the pandemic have resulted in the automotive retail market booming over the last 18 months. Many retailers have reported record sales with record profit levels as demand has continued throughout this period.

But with the UK seemingly heading towards the end of the pandemic, what are we currently seeing with pricing & speed of sale and when can we expect market conditions to return to “normal”?

We recently spoke to Paul Richards, Owner of Crompton Way Motors to learn about his experience using Auto Trader Connect. Paul was part of a 6-month pilot programme for upgrading data feeds and we asked him how more advanced vehicle data, shared in real-time had benefitted his business.

October marked 1 year since the launch of Retailer Performance Masterclasses (RPM); a completely free online learning centre for retailers. Find out how RPM can help improve your business profitability and speed of sale.

We are in danger of allowing the recent increases in sales of EVs to mask an inconvenient truth…

The latest SMMT used car transactions reveal a 6.2% decline in year-on-year used car sales. Our Commercial Director Ian Plummer explores the data in more detail and reveals what we are seeing in terms of buyer demand.

Last week (week commencing 1st November) we unveiled our all-new stock management solution that will be made available to all our retailer partners in the coming weeks. Read on to find out more about this solution and why it’s a game changer for retailers.

In his latest update, our CEO Nathan Coe shares his latest view on the market and announces a new solution that we are making available to all retailers.

No doubt you’ve seen mention of COP26 on the news over the last few weeks but, aside from being an odd acronym, what exactly is it and why does it matter to the automotive industry?

Stock management is a crucial part of a retailer’s day to day operations.

But what are the pitfalls of stock management and what can you do to avoid them and run your forecourt as efficiently as possible?

It’s no secret at this point that demand for cars has, after an initial blip, skyrocketed through the pandemic.

But what about the wider vehicle segment and specifically what has happened in the van market?

September’s new car registration figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show a 34.4% year-on-year drop in new car registrations last month. But that’s not the whole story as our Commercial Director Ian Plummer reveals as he shares two big themes emerging from September’s new car registration data.

Our CEO Nathan Coe shares his thoughts on the market and shares some key observations that are set to shape the automotive industry in the near future.

With the nation once again gripped by panic buying, have we seen consumer behaviour shift towards seeking out electric vehicles that are not beholden to the availability of fossil fuels?

August saw record levels of demand from consumers seeking out their next vehicle. But with supply issues continuing, what can you do to ensure your forecourt remains stocked and that you are capitalising on demand?

On 22nd September we’ll complete our admin fees journey by adding the admin fee into the total advertised price and reflecting this in our valuations and price indicators

The latest figures from the SMMT (Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders) show that new car transactions dropped 22% year-on-year in August 2021. But despite this drop, our Commercial Director Ian Plummer believes there are still reasons to be confident in the market and that the shortfall in new car registrations presents a huge opportunity for the used car market. Here’s what he had to say.