Pricing behaviors have changed a lot since the start of the pandemic with prices of vans seeing unprecedented change over the last two years. As we are now 2 months into 2022, you might be wondering what pricing behaviours we’re observing currently and what you could expect as the year progresses.  

The level of discounts offered by retailers on new cars has steadily declined over the last 12 months, in fact we saw the average discount on volume-brand new cars drop from 10.71% in March 2021 to 6.5% in February 2022.

Our Data & Insight Director, Richard Walker shares our latest market insights and why retailers can still afford to hold firm on prices.

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?

In January 2022, we saw the number of views per new car advert on our platform soar 145% year-on-year, indicating the huge consumer appetite for a shiny new car ahead of the March plate change.

Find out more and how you can prepare for the March plate change in our latest blog.

AT Market Insight is a powerful tool to help bike retailers use up-to-date market intelligence to identify key trends in the market, understand how it may impact their performance, and inform how to adapt accordingly.

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 CEO Nathan Coe joined our latest webinar to answer your questions and share our plans for 2022. Find out what he had to say.

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.

We explore how the use of real-time data can drastically improve efficiencies across retailer’s business, allowing them to focus on capitalising on the high levels of demand that we continue to see.

In his latest update, our CEO Nathan Coe shares our latest insights into consumer demand and reveals our plans for 2022.

2021 will be remembered for many reasons in the automotive industry. It was a year when we saw unprecedented consumer demand, a shortage of new cars brought about by the ongoing chip shortage and a year when we saw used car prices soar.

But of all the developments in our industry last year, none was so significant than the growth we saw in electric vehicles.

We examine the latest used car pricing data from December and what this means for 2022.

In this 10-minute video, we’ll cover the biggest things impacting the market right now, and how you can stay on top of it.

Despite 2021 ending with a drop in new car transactions, our Commercial Director Ian Plummer highlights that 2021 did see some encouraging trends that look set to continue into the new year.

To make the most of the next few weeks, retailers must continue to ensure they’re able to deliver against the ever-increasing expectations of online consumers, delivering a seamless experience no matter where or how the buyer wishes to complete the transaction.

So, here’s our 3 top things to focus on right now.