Commenting on the latest figures, SIMI's Director General, Alan Nolan, said: "We expected May to slow a little, in advance of the new '142 plate' in July. While the increase isn't as large as previous months, demand has remained strong, attributable to a more affordable marketplace for motorists and better availability of retail finance options."
According to SIMI figures the top-three selling car brands so far this year have been Volkswagen, Toyota and Ford, with the top-three selling models consisting of the Volkswagen Golf, Nissan Qashqai and Ford Focus.
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Although the increase might not be headline news, it is a positive sign that the market is continuing to recover and it is likely that the forthcoming 142 registration period will see a further jump in sales.
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