United Kingdom
UK SIC G45.112|Statistics

Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK - Number of Businesses (2021-2031)

There are xx businesses in the Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales industry in the UK, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Dealers and auctioneers in this industry sell used cars and other light motor vehicles. Vehicles sold include passenger cars, SUVs, jeeps and any other vehicles weighing less than 3.5 tonnes, including ambulances and minibuses.

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Number of Businesses

Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

XX%
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are there in the Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK in 2026?

There is 15,517 Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK businesses as of 2026, an decrease of -0.7% from 2025.

Has the number of Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK businesses grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The number of Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK businesses has grown 2.7% per year on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.

What is forecast business growth of Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK over the next 5 years?

See our full analysis of the Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK to understand if the mumber of bussinesses is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

What companies have the highest market share in the Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK?

The Used Car & Light Motor Vehicle Sales in the UK has low market share concentration and the largest business is Arnold Clark Automobiles Ltd.

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