Used car sales rebound in June but demand will lead to price increases

Overall the used car market is down 17.7% year on year with used car imports down 57%

There were 72,401 used car transactions in June compared to 57,615 in June 2019, an increase of 25.66%. It follows significant falls in transactions over three months, where used car transactions decreased by 14% in March, 65% in April and 42% in May.

Michael Rochford of MotorCheck who compiled the figures said there was pent up demand from those wishing to buy and sell vehicles due to the lockdown and Covid-related restrictions.