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As part of our continued support, we’re bringing you new digital features and insights that help you attract, engage and convert more searches to sales on Auto Trader.

Find out how you can increase your share of online sales on Auto Trader today > https://t.co/KRJDvFtr9T https://t.co/3UhMg4rXNK[1][2]

According to our Retail Price Index, average used car prices increased 8.1% YoY in December, to £14,085.

It marks 9 months of consecutive price growth and caps a strong year for used prices, which increased 4 % YoY in 2020; a sharp increase on the 0.5% growth recorded in 2019. https://t.co/7SQTgaOY8K[3]

Our COO, Catherine Faiers spoke with @CarDealerEd from @CarDealerMag about why there are reasons for retailers to be optimistic through this latest lockdown.

Watch now to hear our latest insights into buyer demand?
https://t.co/YKdUXFCBJk[4][5][6]

In our latest video, @MarcThornboroug reveals that buyer confidence in December remained strong, with 93% of users on our platform indicating that they are more or equally confident in being able to afford their next car compared to December 2019.https://t.co/k5b4TCUzdQ[7][8]
The latest @SMMT new car registration figures reveal that around 1.63 million new cars were registered in 2020, the lowest figure since 1992, with a record 1 in 10 new cars registered being a plug-in #ElectricVehicle. https://t.co/TQ8pEx7DbI[9][10][11]
Following announcements across the UK in the last week, forcing car showrooms to close again, our CEO Nathan Coe has just announced further support measures for our retailer partners inc. free advertising packages in Feb. Full details are here: https://t.co/25oMwCAHSd[12]
Forecourts may be closed but retailers, as we understand it, can operate Click & Collect and Home Delivery, with 350,000 vehicles on Auto Trader offering these options.

Find out all you need to know about operating distance selling in our handy guide?https://t.co/62jLRfrY6P[13]

With #Lockdown3 now upon us, we wanted to share an update on audience behaviour. Comparing the Xmas period to the last 7 days the results paint a positive picture of opportunity. With C&C & home delivery still allowed, digital leads should remain strong, helping to sustain sales https://t.co/orthrBUEeM[14][15]
From all of us at Auto Trader, we look forward to working with you through 2021 and wish you all a prosperous and healthy new year. https://t.co/52QtrDJHMO[16]

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