UK private car deals today: 28 October 2026
Data for 28 October 2026
For 28 October 2026, the private market added 21,555 cars in the last 24 hours. Of those, 1,587 came from private sellers, and just 20 are priced below typical dealer figures. That is a small, focused group worth checking if you want to avoid forecourt markups.
Standouts today include a 2014 Volvo V40 Cross Country at roughly 30 percent under the usual dealer price, a 2017 Ford Fiesta around 26 percent below, and a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class close to 25 percent under. These are not common finds, so if one fits your budget and location, it may be worth a closer look before it disappears.
Today's private cars priced below dealer
| Car | Year | Mileage | Asking price | Typical dealer price | Below dealer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volvo V40 Cross Country | 2014 | 103,212 | £3,250 | £4,660 | 30% |
| Ford Fiesta | 2017 | 83,800 | £3,650 | £4,950 | 26% |
| Mercedes-Benz A Class | 2019 | 48,100 | £10,970 | £14,700 | 25% |
| BMW 1 Series | 2010 | 109,094 | £2,200 | £2,880 | 24% |
| Mercedes-Benz GLA | 2015 | 112,653 | £5,695 | £7,500 | 24% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 2013 | 23,500 | £6,400 | £8,310 | 23% |
| BMW 1 Series | 2015 | 127,241 | £2,995 | £3,850 | 22% |
| Mercedes-Benz C Class | 2016 | 93,500 | £8,000 | £10,160 | 21% |
| Ford C-Max | 2008 | 139,100 | £875 | £1,090 | 20% |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 2015 | 124,504 | £1,799 | £2,200 | 18% |
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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