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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" READ MORE: Popular Fiat hatchback with ultra-affordable price axed after 12 years The Volkswagen Golf was the most searched-for used car during the first half of 2024 (Image: Getty) According to carVertical, which analysed search figures in the UK from January to June 2024, the most searched-for used car was the Volkswagen Golf. The popular hatchback has been a part of the German company's range for 50 years and is generally known for its good build quality and reliable running gear, making it a popular choice on the used car market. One of the Volkswagen Golf's fiercest rivals, the Ford Focus, also gained plenty of searches from used car buyers, coming fourth in the study.
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Read our Privacy Policy However, despite many factors involved in running a vehicle, including insurance, petrol and spare parts, rising in value recently, carVertical's study found plenty of drivers are still looking for high-end models. These include the Range Rover, which was the second-most-searched used car on the list. Another mainstay in the motoring world, Range Rovers offer a wide range of luxury features and status - being the car of choice for many celebrities.
Audi is another popular brand with used car buyers, with the A3 hatchback and A4 saloon ranking sixth and ninth respectively. Trending Top 10 most searched-for used cars in H1 2024 (percentage of searches): Volkswagen Golf - 4.5 percent Range Rover - 3.
0 percent Ford Fiesta - 2.7 percent Ford Focus - 2.2 percent Volkswagen Polo - 1.
7 percent Audi A3 - 1.6 percent Ford Transit - 1.5 percent Vauxhall Corsa - 1.
5 percent Audi A4 - 1.5 percent Land Rover Discovery - 1.3 percent.
