AA Cars
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Used Cars 11 JanThird of drivers return to the same used car dealer
A third of British drivers revisit the same dealership to buy their next car, according to findings by used car website AA Cars research.
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Technology 12 DecDriver worries on EV battery lifespan could be holding back demand
Drivers’ concerns about the lifespan of second-hand EV batteries could still be a factor holding back sales of used EVs, according to research by AA Cars.
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Market Insight 22 OctDemand for used cars increases as lockdown restrictions tighten
Demand for used cars has risen 15% year-on-year as franchised retailers experience a decline in sales of new cars, according to AA Cars data.
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Used Cars 10 SepDealers in Liverpool have ‘best value’ used cars
A new study by AA Cars has found that dealers in Liverpool offer the best value used cars, with the strongest combination of affordable prices and low mileage.
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Latest News 4 AugThe AA attracts investors as it sets it sights on debt reduction
The AA has become a potential takeover target as it looks to raise funds to re-balance its books in light of a £2.65 billion debt.
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Market Insight 28 JulThree quarters of drivers will not buy a car without seeing it first
The number of UK drivers willing to pay for a car they haven’t seen first has fallen since last year, with three-quarters saying they would not buy one without viewing it in person.
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Market Insight 17 JunNew and used car enquiries up 35% in June, says Marketing Delivery
Consumer interest has grown rapidly this month, with car dealers receiving an influx of enquiries for new and used models.
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Supplier News 3 Jun
AA Cars extends 50% discount for dealerships for third month
AA Cars has announced it will be extending it’s 50% discount for car dealerships for a third consecutive month into June, to help support UK used car busnesses weather the impact of COVID-19.
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Supplier News 23 Mar
Car retail suppliers cut fees to offer coronavirus business support
The AA, eBay Motor Group and JudgeService are among the latest suppliers to cut fees and offer free services in a bid to help the car retail sector through the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.
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Used Cars 4 MarMore than a third of used car buyers don’t want to travel far, says AA Cars
Two out of five car buyers would only be willing to travel up to 30 miles to buy a used car, find new research from AA Cars.
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Used Cars 15 MayRise of online car portals spikes ‘unseen’ used car purchases
Car buyers are increasingly purchasing used cars without seeing them in person due to a rise in online car portals, says AA Cars analysis.
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Market Insight 20 Nov
Long-term car ownership decline drives return trade to dealerships
A decline in long-term car ownership triggered by PCP and PCH finance offers is driving the swifter return of motorists to the UK’s car dealerships, an AA Populus survey has revealed.
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Market Insight 17 Oct
More drivers feel ready to make EV switch, says AA poll
One in five drivers are ready to make the switch to electric cars, according to an AA poll.
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Finance 25 JulTwo million Brits regret not comparing finance deals, says AA Cars
An estimated two million Brits regret “jumping straight-in” to the first finance deal offered without shopping around, research has revealed.
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Used Cars 12 JulFord Fiesta named as most popular used car by AA Cars
Ford is the most favoured manufacturer among second-hand car buyers, according to research into used buying trends by AA Cars.
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Car Dealer News 19 MarGovernment's mixed messages on diesel emissions leaves car buyers confused, AA survey finds
The Government’s mixed messages on diesel emissions has left car buyers uncertain about their next vehicle purchase, a survey carried out by the AA has found.
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Market Insight 29 JanFalling car sales cost industry £2.6 billion in lost revenue
The motor industry lost £2.6 billion in revenue last year as a result of declining car sales, according to analysis by AA Cars.
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Market Insight 21 Nov
67% of motorists say 2040 ban will not affect their car choice 'for years'
The government's 2040 ban on the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars will not affect motorists car buying choices "for years", according 67% of respondents to the AA-Populus survey.
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Market Insight 12 AprBrexit fears threaten to lose new car market 'billions of pounds'
Brexit fears and uncertainty around increasing car prices are threatening to stall the new car market.
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Used Cars 6 Feb
AA Cars launches 'approved dealers' to offer 'safest place to buy a used car'
AA Cars has today launched its ‘approved dealer’ standard for dealers on its used car search website, www.theAAcars.com, in a continued bid to boost consumer trust.
