The cheapest UK cities for used cars

New research finds up to £3,500 difference for the same car between different cities

Belfast has been named the UK’s cheapest city for used cars as drivers face unprecedented increases in second-hand prices.

Average prices in the Northern Irish city were found to be more than £1,500 (nearly 8%) lower than the UK average, in sharp contrast to some cities where buyers pay up to £2,000 more.

Used car prices have rocketed over the past two years, with Auto Trader reporting that average second-hand values are now £4,400 more than they were in early 2020.

Huge pressure on the new car market caused by a parts shortage has combined with a renewed interest in private transport post-lockdown to drive up demand for used vehicles. As a result, the price of second-hand cars has gone up around the country, adding to the growing financial pressures caused by rising fuel, tax and insurance costs.

Used car prices have risen all over the country

However, new research has revealed that huge variations between cities exist, with some drivers paying thousands more than others for the same car.

The best place to buy a used car: The cheapest UK cities for second-hand vehicles revealed