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Another record-breaking month for retail margin on Dealer Auction

July 9, 2026
At a glance: The Land Rover Discovery hits the top spot in the sub-£10k retail chart The Discovery Sport led another record-breaking retail margin month…
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Dealer Auction partners with Leasys UK to launch new data-led remarketing strategy

July 6, 2026
Up to 5,000 ex-contract hire vehicles will be made available annually via the Dealer Auction platform New partnership gives UK retailers instant access to Leasys’…
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How do I sign up for Dealer Auction? A step-by-step guide

July 6, 2026
Are you looking to buy or sell trade cars quickly and hassle-free? Our digital platform is your one-stop destination. Let us show you how to…
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8 top tips for successful selling on Dealer Auction

June 24, 2026
While it’s true that Dealer Auction does most of the hard work in finding buyers and connecting them to your stock, there are things you…
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Experience counts – mature hybrids reclaim ground for top trade profits

June 23, 2026
At a glance: Hybrids dominate Dealer Auction’s review of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) for May, despite an EV surge in April. Major shift in the…
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May delivers the strongest retail margins of the year, led by Volvo XC60

June 17, 2026
At a glance: Used diesel Volvo XC60 re-enters Dealer Auction’s profit top 10 and hits the highest retail margin of the year. The retail margin…
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The EV boom continues as electric models top the profit charts

May 20, 2026
At a glance: EVs dominated Dealer Auction’s review of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) for April, with the majority of spots in the top 10 average…
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Mastering bidding on Dealer Auction: A guide to the different ways to buy trade stock

May 19, 2026
If you’re a car dealer looking to fill up your forecourt, Dealer Auction provide a convenient and efficient way to bid on a wide range…
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EV shift accelerates as Tesla Model Y cracks top used car profit rankings

May 14, 2026
At a glance: Tesla Model Y is the first-ever EV to enter margin charts, as Iran conflict boosts interest in alternative fuels. Diesel Mazda CX-5…
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Small fleet, big pressure: turning idle vehicles into working capital

May 13, 2026
Author: Rachel Cockshaw, Business Development Manager If your forecourt’s looking a bit tighter than usual right now, you’re not imagining it. Plenty of independent small…
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Under the hood – Dealer Auction in Q1 2026

May 12, 2026
The Artemis II spacecraft Orion recently clocked a new record for human travel, reaching 252,756 miles from Earth and exceeding a milestone that had stood…
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Sales jump 78% for EVs against backdrop of conflict, rising fuel costs and positive industry investment

April 16, 2026
At a glance: Rising fuel prices linked to Iran conflict boost interest in EVs in March Dealer Auction sees a 78% sales increase for EVs…

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July 9, 2026

Another record-breaking month for retail margin on Dealer Auction

At a glance: The Land Rover Discovery hits the top spot in the sub-£10k retail chart The Discovery Sport led another record-breaking retail margin month…
June 17, 2026

May delivers the strongest retail margins of the year, led by Volvo XC60

At a glance: Used diesel Volvo XC60 re-enters Dealer Auction’s profit top 10 and hits the highest retail margin of the year. The retail margin…
May 14, 2026

EV shift accelerates as Tesla Model Y cracks top used car profit rankings

At a glance: Tesla Model Y is the first-ever EV to enter margin charts, as Iran conflict boosts interest in alternative fuels. Diesel Mazda CX-5…
April 14, 2026

Stock surge drives £52.6m retail value for used car dealers

At a glance: Strong availability and competitive pricing boosted trade demand. A 20% increase in units listed in March, with record 80,000 bids placed. Total…
March 10, 2026

Vauxhall Mokka models top dealer profit charts in February Retail Margin Monitor

At a glance: The Vauxhall Mokka X took the number one spot for profit potential, with the original Mokka also joining the top 10 The…
February 10, 2026

Hatchbacks bite back: the surprise profit performers of early 2026

At a glance: Hatchbacks claimed top profit spots, led by the Renault Clio. SUVs like the Peugeot 2008, Nissan Qashqai and Land Rover Discovery Sport…
January 20, 2026

Dealer Auction reveals profit-making models to watch in 2026

At a glance: Petrol Peugeot 2008 leads profits for 2025 with average retail margin of £2,275. Nissan Qashqai petrol, diesel and hybrid versions perform well…
December 10, 2025

Premium models reshape margins as Budget impact looms

At a glance: Range Rover Evoque storms the sub-£10,000 retail chart Vauxhall delivers another strong month, while the Peugeot 2008 continues its rise First-ever entry…
November 13, 2025

Older vehicles fuel market stability as Vauxhall leads October margins

At a glance: The average age for the top 10 profit-makers retailing under £10,000 reaches 10 years old. Vauxhall dominance continues – Mokka X tops…
October 20, 2025

Used market shows balance of speed, profit and resilience in September

October 2025 – It was speed and profit all in one package this September! Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor, the industry’s leading monthly profit…

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June 23, 2026

Experience counts – mature hybrids reclaim ground for top trade profits

At a glance: Hybrids dominate Dealer Auction’s review of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) for May, despite an EV surge in April. Major shift in the…
May 20, 2026

The EV boom continues as electric models top the profit charts

At a glance: EVs dominated Dealer Auction’s review of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) for April, with the majority of spots in the top 10 average…
April 16, 2026

Sales jump 78% for EVs against backdrop of conflict, rising fuel costs and positive industry investment

At a glance: Rising fuel prices linked to Iran conflict boost interest in EVs in March Dealer Auction sees a 78% sales increase for EVs…
March 12, 2026

AFVs bridge the age gap in a tightening used car market

At a glance: Hybrids dominate top 10 charts for margin, sales volume and CAP Clean in February 65% rise in average sold price for alternative…
February 16, 2026

Hybrids hit 100% growth on Dealer Auction as AFV market starts 2026 strong

At a glance: Percentage of hybrid vehicles rise 100.8% month-on-month. Average age of trade alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) rises to 4, indicating sweet spot between…
January 22, 2026

AFVs deliver record retail margins on Dealer Auctions in 2025

At a glance: The average retail margin of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) for the year rose to £3,120, an 8% increase on 2024 Younger, lower-mileage…
December 12, 2025

AFV profits on Dealer Auction surge by 15% in November

At a glance: The average margin of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) soared to £3,401 1 in 10 models sold on Dealer Auction (across all fuels)…
November 20, 2025

Hybrids power ahead as AFV market grows younger

At a glance: Average age of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) dropped to 3.8 years in October. Average mileage also declined, reflecting a younger, fresher stock…
October 10, 2025

Revealed: The hybrid car dealers can’t stop profiting from this autumn

The latest figures from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Report (EVPR) revealed another month of strong metrics. The average retail margin rose to £2,889 in September,…
September 11, 2025

Volvo hybrids shine as end-of-summer profit-makers for dealers

The latest figures from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Report (EVPR) revealed strong patterns, repeated favourite AFV (alternatively fuelled vehicles) models continued to dominate the charts,…

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