Predictions that traditional 'bricks and mortar' used car dealers would decline in the face of competition from online firms are proving premature as two major used car supermarket groups announce the launch of new branches, while two surveys reveal falling consumer interest in online-only purchasing.
Motorpoint, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023 and selling around 100,000 cars each year, will open its 20th outlet, in Ipswich, in May.