The average value of used LCVs sold at auction hit the highest level seen since March 2024 in September, according to BCA.
The auction company said the £8,460 average represented a 7.2% increase month-on-month, and a 13.6% increase year-on-year.
BCA said the average performance against guide price expectations also rose by three percentage points to the highest figure seen so far in 2025, while the volume of vehicles sold was the highest seen since early Spring.
BCA UK COO Stuart Pearson said: “Demand for used LCVs at BCA during September was exceptional, with every metric showing a notable uplift over previous months, and particularly of note was the highest average value seen for some 18 months.
“With new LCV sales reported to be down by 2.1% year-on-year in September (SMMT), the used market is stepping in to meet demand from SMEs and sole traders for the commercial vehicles that keep their businesses moving.
“Professional buyers tell us that sourcing the right stock is increasingly competitive, and with forecourt inventory of used LCVs still well below expectations, this pressure is unlikely to ease anytime soon.”
Pearson said that as demand rose, used stock volumes had come under pressure across all LCV sectors and values for good condition, sensible mileage vehicles had risen significantly.
He added: “In recent weeks, we have also seen renewed interest in higher mileage, older examples, providing their condition is acceptable.
“As home delivery services gear up for the seasonal surge ahead of Christmas, and combined with the shortfall of new LCV activity, competition in the used LCV marketplace is expected to remain intense over the coming weeks.”
