Net stock grew this week, which is typical for early September as dealers load up ahead of the 76-plate rush. Average asking price held steady at just under £20,000.
Petrol: movers and slow sellers
Petrol makes up 58% of new dealer stock. Here is what is moving fastest and what is sitting.
| Fastest petrol sellers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Avg price | Avg days | |
| Kia Rio | £6,467 | 23d | |
| Mazda 3 | £8,608 | 24d | |
| Hyundai i10 | £8,574 | 27d | |
| Vauxhall Astra | £5,293 | 27d | |
| Ford Ka | £3,659 | 28d | |
| Slowest petrol sellers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Avg price | Avg days | |
| Volvo V60 | £48,855 | 63d | |
| Volvo XC90 | £55,205 | 54d | |
| SEAT Arona | £13,192 | 42d | |
| VW Up! | £6,171 | 40d | |
Budget petrols are flying. The Kia Rio and Ford Ka are shifting in under four weeks at sub-£7,000. At the other end, Volvo's premium petrols are sitting for two months. The V60 at nearly £49,000 averaged 63 days. If you are in the market for one, you have serious negotiating room.
Any car that has been on a dealer's forecourt for 40+ days is costing them money. They are paying interest on stock finance and losing forecourt space. Check the market value and offer below asking. They will listen.
Diesel: movers and slow sellers
Diesel is 28% of new stock. Commercial vehicles dominate both ends of the table.
| Fastest diesel sellers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Avg price | Avg days | |
| MINI Countryman | £6,349 | 24d | |
| Dacia Duster | £7,962 | 26d | |
| Ford Mondeo | £5,610 | 28d | |
| Slowest diesel sellers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Avg price | Avg days | |
| Land Rover Range Rover Sport | £21,242 | 50d | |
| Citroen Dispatch | £11,572 | 44d | |
| Ford Transit Custom | £13,794 | 43d | |
| VW Passat | £6,420 | 42d | |
The diesel MINI Countryman is the surprise fast mover at 24 days. The Dacia Duster continues to prove that simple, cheap diesel SUVs are still in demand. On the slow side, the Range Rover Sport diesel at £21,000 is sitting for 50 days. Running costs and reliability concerns are keeping buyers away.
Electric: movers and slow sellers
Electric is 11% of new stock but the fastest-growing segment. The speed gap between models is huge.
| Fastest EV sellers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Avg price | Avg days | |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | £17,332 | 16d | |
| VW ID.4 | £16,321 | 20d | |
| Tesla Model 3 | £17,438 | 24d | |
| Jaguar I-Pace | £15,761 | 26d | |
| Renault Zoe | £7,791 | 26d | |
| Slowest EV sellers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Avg price | Avg days | |
| Volvo ES90 | £68,614 | 79d | |
| Volvo EX60 | £65,661 | 63d | |
| Volvo EC40 | £49,044 | 56d | |
| Polestar 2 | £29,204 | 51d | |
| Nissan Ariya | £23,570 | 49d | |
The Hyundai Kona Electric is the fastest-selling car in the entire market this week at just 16 days. At £17,332, it hits the sweet spot of affordable EV with decent range. The Renault Zoe at under £8,000 is the cheapest usable EV on a dealer forecourt and is shifting in under four weeks.
At the slow end, Volvo's premium EVs are sitting for months. The ES90 at £68,614 averaged 79 days. These are expensive cars that depreciate fast. If you want one, patience will save you thousands.
Used EVs under £20,000 are selling faster than almost anything else on the market. But battery health varies hugely between individual cars. Always ask for the battery health report and run a full history check before committing.
Thinking about buying?
Check any car's history, valuation, and known faults before you commit.
Free report available · Full report £7.49
Previous reports
Q3 2026 Quarterly Market Review · Automatic vs Manual Breakdown · Price Bracket Analysis
Disclaimer
This snapshot is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or professional advice of any kind. It should not be relied upon when making purchasing or selling decisions.
Data is based on a sample of dealer listing activity we monitor across the UK and does not represent the total market. "Sold" figures reflect listings removed from dealer websites, which may include cars that were relisted, transferred, or withdrawn rather than sold. All prices shown are asking prices, not verified transaction prices. Days on market is calculated from when we first observed a listing to when it was removed.
Get Car Wise Ltd makes no representations or warranties that the content is accurate, complete or current. Any reliance on this data is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Get Car Wise Ltd excludes all liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this report. Contact [email protected] to report inaccuracies.