Dealers are targeting not only pricey premium petrol and diesel SUVs but also lower value used EV and hybrid models as drivers increasingly move away from ICE cars, according to latest desirability index from auction house Aston Barclay.
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After a strong first quarter of increases, August marked the fifth consecutive month of reductions for used car values, falling 2% - or £390 - at the 3-year point, according to Cap HPI experts.
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August’s average used car value is heading for a 2% drop, the largest yet this year, as the market “realignment” continues, says Cap HPI.
