UK new car sales rise 10.8% in June

Following on from my previous post ‘Scrappage a success’ back in June, It is reported that UK new car sales have seen a rise of 10.8% for the period of June. Compared with the sales for June 2009, the UK new sales have risen despite the extra pressure of not having the scrappage scheme.

With an ‘above average’ performance from UK car dealerships, it is though around 195,226 new cars were sold. It marks a year since the scrappage scheme was introduced, so in effect the sales have shown to defy reports that they could not compete with the 2009 sales figures.

The scrappage scheme of 2009 offered new buyers a £2000 discount if the car they part exchanged for was over 10 years old. With all the talk surrounding new models, we must not forget the amazing deals to be had at used car supermarkets.

The best-selling model was the Vauxhall Astra which enjoyed particular success at used car supermarkets across the country.
Although the results are particularly promising, it is thought that the next six months are going to be tough and times ahead are very uncertain. Perhaps the VAT rise in January 2011 may actually act as an economic stimulus?