Analysis

Jigsaw Finance’s Nigel Hawkins gives his observations on the PCP market

  • Industry commentators state that the 2013 used car market will not reflect the price rises experienced during 2012 with the market still depressed.
  • Some industry analysis suggests that the UK economy should grow modestly during 2013, which will have a knock-on effect within the market towards the end of the year. Anticipated growth thereafter is expected to be about 1.5% per annum.
  • There is still the issue of supply and demand with the noticeable drop in the supply of ex-fleet cars due to the weaker new car market, and consumers hanging on to vehicles.