Future Car Market Overview Used Car May 26
Welcome to the latest version of our overview. Our aim is to bring you the best content and layout, making it easy to identify new and revised information. As always, any customer feedback would be appreciated: e-mail [email protected] Please direct any forecast queries to the following mailbox: e-mail: [email protected] The content is structured as follows: 1. Forecast Changes 2. Market Conditions 3. Historic Forecast Accuracy 4. Forecast Methodology & Products 5. Sector Reforecast Schedule 2026/27 CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Car Market Overview SMR May 2026
Welcome to our latest overview of Service Maintenance and Repair (SMR) Budgets, previously known as the ‘gold book SMR editorial’. This is aimed at our Fleet sector customers, who may use the Budgets when setting their lease rates. Any customer suggestions for improvement would be appreciated: please e-mail [email protected] Following our acquisition of Derwent Management Services in 2014, cap-hpi Ludlow (Derwent) data has been used to populate our SMR budget forecast product since October 2014, but there have been no technical changes to any of our data files or services. As we expected, the new data represented a considerable improvement in terms of vehicle coverage compared to our previous external supplier, with more than 4,200 additional cars and LCVs being valued at implementation. Overall, Car coverage is 97.9% with many of the vehicles valued in gold book for the first time also included in the SMR data. The new budgets are based on our market leading Burn Rate data and incorporate the latest probability distributions for all elements, based on real world costs. In our opinion, it reflects a much more realistic representation of the likely future SMR expenditure than we were able to display in the past. For any further detailed questions, please e-mail [email protected] and we will respond as a matter of urgency. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Car Market Overview New Cars May 26
Welcome to the latest version of our overview. Our aim is to bring you the best content and layout, making it easy to identify new and revised information. As always, any customer feedback would be appreciated: e-mail [email protected] Please direct any forecast queries to the following mailbox: e-mail: [email protected] The content is structured as follows: 1. Forecast Changes 2. Market Conditions 3. Historic Forecast Accuracy 4. Forecast Methodology & Products 5. Sector Reforecast Schedule 2026/27 CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Car Market Overview May 26
This monthly summary sets out the latest position in the UK new and used car markets. It draws on new car registration data through to the end of March 2026, alongside current conditions in the used car market at the time of writing. All information reflects the position as of 27th April 2026. New car sales In March 2026, the UK new car market recorded an increase in registrations, with volumes reaching 380,627 units, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). This represents growth of 6.6% compared with March last year. As the industry’s key plate-change month, the outcome makes this the strongest March performance and highest monthly total since 2019. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Light Commercial Vehicle Overview Used Coms April 26
This is the cap guide to future residual values for used light commercial vehicles. Individual forecasts are provided in pounds for periods from twelve months to four years. Vehicle Condition Parameters All prices in Used LCV Future Residual Values relate to disposal values for models in cap Average Condition -complying with most of the following requirements: • In a reasonable condition given its age and mileage. • Requires some work other than routine cleaning and servicing to bring it up to retail standard. • Mechanically sound. • Current MOT test certificate or needing only routine wear and tear item replacements in order to obtain one. • May require some repainting but not major body repair. • Vans and pick-ups to be fitted with a full substantial lining from new. • Interior dirty and untidy, but not damaged. • Capable of being brought up to ‘Clean Condition’ with minimal work. • Including all relevant documentation, especially V5. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Light Commercial Vehicle Overview New Coms April 26
This is the cap guide to future residual values for light commercial vehicles. Individual forecasts are provided in pounds and percentage of list price for periods of twelve to sixty months with mileage calculations up to 200,000. Monthly Wrap-Up As expected, April has been another busy month for new additions into the guide, with over 188 new IDs added into the Monitor product. Amongst additions to existing ranges, we have seen one new entrant into the BEV sector, but the vast majority of IDs have been ICE. This is not a new trend either, with the majority of new IDs over the past year still for vehicles having an internal combustion engine. With the ZEV mandate nearing, it does raise the question of when the scales will tip. There are some exciting entries from Farizon, Ford and Volkswagen, to name a few, with the return of the Sportline trim from Volkswagen in their Transporters and an increase in 2-seat double cab conversions in the pick-up market from Ford and Mitsubishi. It’s certainly an interesting time to see the direction that OEMs are pursuing in the current climate. This month was also reforecasting for VAT Qualifying, Minibuses and Electrics. Unfortunately, the downward trajectory from the BEV sector continues as the uncertainty to make the switch remains. Although there have been positive movements from realignment exercises and performance-based evidence, the overall negative trend is strong. Given the nearing of the ZEV Mandate, plus price pressures at the pumps, the swing could well be on the horizon, but, for this month at least, the factors at play are still forcing negative trajectories amongst the sector. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Car Market Overview Used Car April 26
Welcome to the latest version of our overview. Our aim is to bring you the best content and layout, making it easy to identify new and revised information. As always, any customer feedback would be appreciated: e-mail [email protected] Please direct any forecast queries to the following mailbox: e-mail: [email protected] The content is structured as follows: 1. Forecast Changes 2. Market Conditions 3. Historic Forecast Accuracy 4. Forecast Methodology & Products 5. Sector Reforecast Schedule 2026/27 CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Car Market Overview SMR Apr 2026
Welcome to our latest overview of Service Maintenance and Repair (SMR) Budgets, previously known as the ‘gold book SMR editorial’. This is aimed at our Fleet sector customers, who may use the Budgets when setting their lease rates. Any customer suggestions for improvement would be appreciated: please e-mail [email protected] Following our acquisition of Derwent Management Services in 2014, cap-hpi Ludlow (Derwent) data has been used to populate our SMR budget forecast product since October 2014, but there have been no technical changes to any of our data files or services. As we expected, the new data represented a considerable improvement in terms of vehicle coverage compared to our previous external supplier, with more than 4,200 additional cars and LCVs being valued at implementation. Overall, Car coverage is 97.9% with many of the vehicles valued in gold book for the first time also included in the SMR data. The new budgets are based on our market leading Burn Rate data and incorporate the latest probability distributions for all elements, based on real world costs. In our opinion, it reflects a much more realistic representation of the likely future SMR expenditure than we were able to display in the past. For any further detailed questions, please e-mail [email protected] and we will respond as a matter of urgency. CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Future Car Market Overview New Cars April 26
Welcome to the latest version of our overview. Our aim is to bring you the best content and layout, making it easy to identify new and revised information. As always, any customer feedback would be appreciated: e-mail [email protected] Please direct any forecast queries to the following mailbox: e-mail: [email protected] The content is structured as follows: 1. Forecast Changes 2. Market Conditions 3. Historic Forecast Accuracy 4. Forecast Methodology & Products 5. Sector Reforecast Schedule 2026/27 CLICK HERE to read the full article.
Commercial Overview April 2026
At 14,641 units, February 2026 new LCV registrations increased by 165 vehicles (+1.1%) compared with February 2025. While this modest increase is welcome, the continuing weakness in new LCV registrations largely reflects ongoing economic uncertainty, which continues to weigh heavily on business confidence. It appears that many fleet operators are deferring investment in new vehicles unless it is absolutely necessary. CLICK HERE to read the full article.