This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more With the '74-reg' plates on the way, many dealers are clearing their older stock by lowering prices (Image: Getty) The vehicle history checking service carVertical has shared the most searched-for used cars , stating that the coming weeks could offer the perfect time for drivers to buy their next vehicle. The used car market is booming, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) noting two million pre-owned vehicles exchanging hands in the first quarter of 2024.
However, while the coming weeks before the new '74-reg' number plates launch are set to see some particularly good deals , Matas Buzelis, motoring expert at carVertical, urged drivers not to rush into buying a vehicle that may have a hidden past . He advised: "If prospective buyers are in the market for a second-hand car , now is a good time to shop around before the new registration plates arrive in September. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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