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27th Feb 2026

Almost half would allow their car to be rented Airbnb-style

Almost half of drivers (47%) would be happy to rent out their car to a stranger on an Airbnb-style basis, according to new research.

20th Feb 2026

Almost half of used car dealers have added Chinese new entrants to their stock

Almost half of used dealers (45%) say they have added cars from Chinese new entrants to their stock, according to new findings.

16th Feb 2026

Poor dealer reviews are number one “red flag” for used car buyers

Almost two-thirds (62%) of used car buyers say poor online reviews would make them think twice about buying from a dealer – even if the business had the exact car they want, new research shows.

9th Feb 2026

Free home chargers would be biggest boost for used electric car market, say dealers

Six out of 10 dealers (60%) say funding for free or low-cost home chargers would be the most effective government boost to used electric car sales.

29th Jan 2026

Half of consumers choosing “rainy day” saving over buying a used car in 2026

More than half (52%) of consumers say saving for unexpected “rainy day” expenses is the most significant confidence factor stopping them from swapping their used car in 2026.

27th Jan 2026

Used Car Tracker - February 2026

Startline carries out monthly research to determine used car sentiments from both consumers and dealers.