Car Market Overview – April 2025

This monthly overview presents an update on the current state of the new and used car markets in the UK. We will be reporting on new car registrations up to the end of February 2025, as well as the latest activity in the used car market as of the date of this writing. Please note that all information is accurate as of March 25th, 2025.

New car sales

According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a total of 84,054 cars were registered in February 2025. This represents a decrease of 1%, equating to 832 fewer units compared to the same month in 2024. Typically regarded as the smallest month of the year, accounting for approximately 4% of annual volumes, February marked the fifth consecutive month of decline in car registrations, a trend that has been significantly influenced by the introduction of the Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS).

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