September reported the fastest-selling used car with the highest average price recorded so far in 2019 according to market insights from Indicata, part of Autorola.
The Mercedes E-Class diesel priced at an average £24,631 was September’s fastest selling used car alongside the Hyundai Tucson petrol (£16,180), both staying in dealer stock on average for 44 days before being sold.
This was one day less than in August, as the volume of used cars sold recorded on the Indicata platform rose to 93,569, the third highest monthly figure in 2019.
Mercedes was the best performing used car brand in September with four cars – the E-Class diesel, A-Class petrol, GLA-Class and GLC-Class diesel all in the top 10.
“Dealers reported that September was a very busy used car month, alongside a much quieter new car market,†explained Neil Gilligan, Indicata UK’s business development manager.
“Mercedes had an amazing month with many of its models in high demand. Diesel saloons and SUVs like the E-Class and the GLC performed well, reinforcing our theory that diesel engines are still the preferred option at the larger end of the market,†he added.
As with recent months smaller SUVs like the petrol Vauxhall Mokka and Crossland, Ford EcoSport, Peugeot 3008 and Renault Captur all made the top 10.
| Month | Fastest selling make, model and fuel type | Average dealer stocking days | Average price of fastest-selling used car | Total sold stock volumes on Indicata |
| January | Dacia Sandero and Duster petrol, Ford EcoSport petrol | 48 | £10,840 | 90,000 |
| February | Ford EcoSport petrol | 44 | £14,065 | 98,500 |
| March | Hyundai Tucson petrol | 39 | £17,113 | 84,000 |
| April | Hyundai Tucson petrol | 35 | £16,423 | 80,776 |
| May | Hyundai Tucson petrol and Vauxhall Crossland petrol X | 35 | £14,302 | 83,458 |
| June | Hyundai Tucson petrol | 38 | £16,198 | 89,731 |
| July | Mercedes A Class petrol | 47 | £22,016 | 97,170 |
| August | Ford EcoSport petrol and Hyundai Tucson petrol | 43 | £15,438 | 52,282 |
| September | Mercedes E-Class diesel / Hyundai Tucson petrol | 44 | £24,631 / £16,180, | 93,569 |
*Models 6-36 months old and with a minimum 300 average units sold per month are included in the top 10
*Article Source www.nobull-communications.co.uk
