Are used car prices in the UK rising or falling in 2026?

Used car prices in the UK have stabilised in 2026 after the post-pandemic surge. Diesel and petrol values are flat or slightly down year-on-year, while used electric vehicles are now on average 11% cheaper than equivalent diesels — a major shift from 2024.

What is the most popular used car make in the UK?

Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Hyundai and BMW consistently rank as the most-listed used car makes on Autoza. Toyota leads on hybrid volume, Volkswagen on diesel, and Tesla dominates used EV listings over £25,000.

Is it cheaper to buy a used car in London or outside London?

Used cars in London are typically 3–7% more expensive than equivalent listings in Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds, reflecting higher dealer overheads and demand. Buyers in rural areas often get better value, though stock is thinner.

How often is Autoza market data updated?

Autoza market-stats data is regenerated hourly from active listings on autoza.co.uk. Dealer stock, price changes and new arrivals feed directly into the average price, make mix and regional breakdown shown on this page.

What is the average age of used cars sold in the UK?

The average used car listed on Autoza is approximately 7 years old. Buyers favour 3–7-year-old cars for the balance of depreciation, warranty cover and MOT headroom.

Updated: Q1 2026

Used Car Prices UK 2026

Up-to-date data on prices, trends and characteristics of the used vehicle market.

Used car prices in the UK in 2026 average around £18,500, based on live listings from verified dealers across the UK on Autoza. Prices vary significantly by make, model, fuel type, and age — diesel and petrol cars remain the most common, while electric vehicle prices have been falling steadily. The data below is drawn directly from active Autoza dealer listings and updated hourly.

Average price

£18,500

Used cars

Average mileage

95,000 miles

Vehicles for sale

Average age

7 years

Average year: 2019

Listings

Vehicles available

Detailed market analysis

Fuel type distribution

Petrol52%

Diesel38%

Hybrid / Electric10%

Price ranges

From

£3,000

Up to

£150,000

80% of cars sell between £8,000 and £25,000

Want the narrative behind these numbers? Read our UK used car market report — April 2026 for stock levels, segment movement and dealer sentiment, or dive into the Autoza Used Car Index Q2 2026 for our quarterly headline findings. You can also compare platforms in our guide to the best used car website in the UK. If you're shopping electric, our used EV buying guide for the UK covers grants, range and total cost of ownership.

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