Used cars in Scotland sell almost a week faster than anywhere else in the UK on average according to CarGurus.
The data from the online automotive marketplace showed that cars spend just 25 days on dealer forecourts in Scotland compared with to the average of 31 days across the UK. The data also showed that used cars in Scotland sold 10 days faster compared with to those in Wales, on average.
Fastest selling UK regions for used cars
| Region | Average no. of days listed on CarGurus.co.uk |
| 1. Scotland | 25 days |
| 2. West Midlands | 29 days |
| 3. East Midlands | 30 days |
| 4. North East England | 30 days |
| 5. Northern Ireland | 31 days |
| 6. North West England | 31 days |
| 7. Greater London | 31 days |
| 8. Yorkshire and the Humber | 32 days |
| 9. South East England | 33 days |
| 10. South West England | 33 days |
| 11. East of England | 34 days |
| 12. Wales | 35 days |
In Scotland the Vauxhall Insignia and Mercedes A-Class were shown to be the fastest-selling used cars. They spent an average of just 17 days on forecourts before being sold.
In England, the Midlands laid claim to the second and third fastest areas for selling used cars. In the West Midlands, the Volkswagen Polo and the Ford Ka were most popular models, taking an average of just 22 days to find a new home. In the East Midlands the Ford Mondeo and BMW 4 Series were the most popular choices, selling in 23 days.
Fastest selling used car models by UK region
| Region | Fastest selling model(s) | Average no. of days listed on CarGurus.co.uk |
| 1. Scotland | Vauxhall Insignia and Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 17 days |
| 2. North West England | Vauxhall Zafira | 19 days |
| 3. South West England | Vauxhall Zafira | 20 days |
| 4. South East England | Vauxhall Zafira | 22 days |
| 5. West Midlands | Volkswagen Polo and Ford Ka | 22 days |
| 6. East Midlands | Ford Mondeo and BMW 4 Series | 23 days |
| 7. East of England | Vauxhall Zafira | 23 days |
| 8. Greater London | BMW 1 Series | 23 days |
| 9. North East England | Vauxhall Insignia | 23 days |
| 10. Yorkshire and the Humber | Seat Ibiza and Mercedes-Benz A-Class | 25 days |
| 11. Northern Ireland | Nissan Qashqai | 26 days |
| 12. Wales | BMW 1 Series | 29 days |
“When shopping for a car in Scotland, buyers should be aware that cars are selling more quickly than average for the UK, particularly the most popular used models. Doing research ahead of a visit to the forecourt should allow the consumer to make an informed decision more readily,” said Chris Knapman, Editor at CarGurus.
“When acting quickly, trust and transparency are key. This is where our pioneering technology and tools come in, allowing car buyers to easily see which vehicles represent the best deals from top-rated dealers in their search area.”