15/08/2026
Selling your prestige car? Do not wait for the 76 plate change. ππ
On 1 September, the new 76 registration plate officially arrives in the UK.
While it is an exciting time for buyers picking up a new vehicle, it creates a tricky market for sellers. As thousands of new cars hit the road, main dealer forecourts will be flooded with part-exchanges. That sudden spike in used car supply means trade-in valuations naturally soften across the board.
On top of that, your car instantly feels a year older in the eyes of a dealer the moment the new plate launches.
Right now in August, the market is still starved of quality, nearly-new prestige stock. Selling before the September rush allows you to lock in peak value and avoid the post-plate-change dip.
Read our latest market analysis to see why August is the smartest time to secure a cash offer for your vehicle. π
π https://autovip.co.uk/uncategorized/76-plate-deadline-sell-car-before-september/