Carmoola, Brego study reveals most and least desirable cars so far this year

New analysis by finance lender Carmoola in collaboration with valuation specialist Brego has identified the Peugeot 208 as the car buyer’s favourite model.

The study, which examined over 8 million car sales from the past 12 months, highlights which makes and models sell the quickest and which struggle to find buyers.

The Peugeot 208 emerged as the fastest-selling car, typically taking just 22 days to sell at an average price of £10,662. The third-placed Vauxhall Astra, although significantly cheaper with an average price of £6,680, is also selling quickly.

The Renault Captur, on the other hand, takes over two and a half months (79 days) to sell. Other slow movers include the Mazda 3 (77 days) and the Volkswagen Golf (74 days).

Aidan Rushby, founder and CEO of Carmoola, commented: “Car buyers have so much more information and choice now, so attracting their attention is no easy task. While price is a major factor, there are plenty of budget cars that are hard to shift and higher-priced cars that sell quickly. Highlighting the unique value of your car is key to making a sale. Buyers should be prepared with a negotiation plan and a clear budget.”