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We're building a different brilliant

We've created a company that helps everyone achieve more - our consumers, retailers and our people.

Our journey from magazine to tech platform

We started life as a magazine back in 1977, but since then we've evolved with the world and our customers – going fully digital in 2013. Now we're the UK's leading automotive marketplace, a tech darling of the stock market, and a heritage brand that's built up trust over 40 years.

In the automotive world, change is a constant, that's why we take our job of untangling the complex car-buying journey very seriously. We're continually evolving and innovating to provide a better experience for customers, retailers, partners and manufacturers. Our aim is to bring vehicle buyers and sellers together and give them real choices.

Auto Trader in numbers

89%

of consumers know who we are

50.1m

cross platform visits each month

9x

more time spent on our site than our nearest competitor

235m

advert views a month

Our consumers

If you drive one of the 34 million cars bought and sold in the UK, then you're a consumer. We've got plenty of services for you, including new and used car search listings, vehicle checks, dealer reviews and rating, valuations, motoring service, and even expert advice.

Retailers

Retailers across the country, from small independent garages to national dealerships, sell new and used cars to consumers. Our account managers partner closely with them to create a seamless experience, helping them make the most of our products.

Manufacturers

Car manufacturers range from BMW to Skoda and everyone in-between. We put their latest models in front of the Auto Trader audience, champion electric vehicles, and help boost their brand with services like new car editorials and reviews.

Partners

We work with a range of partners across the automotive industry. This includes economists, insurance providers, government agencies and even finance providers. We support one another and share insightful data to make a difference together.