UK private car deals today: 22 October 2026
Data for 22 October 2026
On 22 October 2026, 21,055 new listings appeared across the UK, with 1,431 of those coming directly from private sellers. From that private pool, just 17 cars are currently priced below the typical dealer figure, offering a slim but genuine chance to pay less than forecourt money.
Among them, a 2004 Volkswagen Polo sits 37 per cent below the dealer benchmark, while a 2009 Ford Mondeo and a 2012 Nissan Qashqai each come in at 33 per cent under. These examples show that older, well maintained private sale cars can still undercut trade prices noticeably, though the numbers are small and stock moves quickly.
Today's private cars priced below dealer
| Car | Year | Mileage | Asking price | Typical dealer price | Below dealer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Polo | 2004 | 135,000 | £875 | £1,380 | 37% |
| Ford Mondeo | 2009 | 157,290 | £995 | £1,480 | 33% |
| Nissan Qashqai | 2012 | 105,500 | £1,500 | £2,230 | 33% |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2016 | 60,000 | £8,000 | £11,850 | 32% |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2011 | 151,600 | £1,990 | £2,830 | 30% |
| BMW 1 Series | 2010 | 96,500 | £1,750 | £2,470 | 29% |
| Ford Mondeo | 2011 | 94,000 | £1,595 | £2,180 | 27% |
| Mercedes-Benz E Class | 2012 | 132,253 | £2,800 | £3,830 | 27% |
| Ford Focus | 2019 | 121,000 | £4,450 | £5,700 | 22% |
| Vauxhall Astra | 2012 | 107,425 | £1,400 | £1,760 | 20% |
Typical dealer price is our estimate of what dealers ask for similar cars of the same model, age and mileage.
Before you buy
A price below dealer is a starting point, not proof of a good car. Check the MOT history, run an HPI check and see the V5C before you pay anything.
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