The Mercedes-Benz A-Class hatchback was September’s prime performer by way of retail margin – rating a shock second with a mean £3,200 – additionally the second highest margin achieved by a hatchback for the reason that launch of the Retail Margin Monitor in 2022.

Seller Public sale market director Kieran TeeBoon stated: “Traditionally, the Retail Margin Monitor has been dominated by SUVs, so it’s attention-grabbing to see the efficiency of the A-Class in September. Whereas this mannequin has appeared within the Prime 10 mannequin desk earlier than, it hasn’t ranked larger than sixth place, which might point out new revenue alternatives.”

Elsewhere within the desk, traits continued from earlier months – together with the Vary Rover Evoque remaining within the prime spot, with a mean retail margin of £3,850.

The Mitsubishi Outlander additionally carried out effectively in third place. It registered a mean retail margin of £3,125 and was additionally the second-quickest vendor – promoting in 34 days on common. The Mazda CX-5 proved the fastest-selling profit-turner for the fourth month in a row, promoting in simply 25 days on common.

The most recent Retail Margin Monitor comes sizzling on the heels of cap HPI anticipating a surge in automobile volumes getting into the wholesale market in October, on account of elevated fleet returns and better part-exchange availability ensuing from September’s registration exercise.

“Sellers due to this fact want to make use of all the out there knowledge and insights to determine the place to focus their efforts amid all of this incoming preowned inventory,” says TeeBoon.

At model stage, Land Rover as soon as once more topped the desk with a mean retail margin of £3,875, adopted by BMW (£3,125) and Jaguar (£3,075). The model desk was dominated by premium marques, however apparently, mainstream model Škoda entered the desk for the primary time ever, clocking a mean retail margin of £2,225 to safe the tenth spot.

TeeBoon concluded: “It’s clear that mainstream manufacturers shouldn’t be underestimated for his or her revenue potential. Latest months have seen good illustration from Volkswagen, Nissan and Kia within the Retail Margin Monitor – and now Škoda is getting into the fray. It’s additionally value noting that three mainstream merchandise are sitting simply exterior the highest 10 mannequin desk: the Peugeot 2008, the Ford EcoSport and the Ford Kuga.

“As we enter This autumn – traditionally a difficult quarter for the trade – it’s these distinctive alternatives for additional revenue that sellers need to be homing in on when restocking.”

Richard Walker, director of knowledge and insights at Auto Dealer, added: “For the overwhelming majority of the market, we’re seeing sturdy ranges of value progress being stimulated by a mixture of sturdy demand and constrained inventory, and so while total figures might proceed to melt over the approaching months on account of adjustments in provide dynamics, the market stays worthwhile which is clearly proven by the fashions and types showcased within the Retail Margin Monitor.

“The road between winners and losers available in the market will probably be drawn completely on retailers’ use of knowledge to make good selections in particular pockets of the market.”