Borrowing Data

Car finance statistics in the North West 2026

Last updated November 2026 · Data to August 2026 · North West

Car finance figures for the North West, from Borrowing Data and the Office for National Statistics.

79,100

Consumer new car finance

The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 79,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.

143,900

Consumer used car finance

The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 143,900 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.

38,100

Business new car finance

The number of new cars bought on finance by businesses was 38,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new cars bought on finance by businesses, 12 months to August 2026.

6,120

Business used car finance

The number of used cars bought on finance by businesses was 6,120 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; used cars bought on finance by businesses, 12 months to August 2026.

£2,180m

Consumer new car advances

The value of advances for new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was £2,180 million in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; value of advances for new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.

£2,170m

Consumer used car advances

The value of advances for used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was £2,170 million in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026

Reporting lenders only; value of advances for used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.

4,330

Consumer new cars, monthly

The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 4,330 in the North West in August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, August 2026

Reporting lenders only; new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, August 2026.

10,900

Consumer used cars, monthly

The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 10,900 in the North West in August 2026.

Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, August 2026

Reporting lenders only; used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, August 2026.

Key points

The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 79,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026. The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 143,900 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026. The number of new cars bought on finance by businesses was 38,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many new cars were bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026?

The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 79,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

How many used cars were bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026?

The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 143,900 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.

How many new cars were bought on finance by businesses in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026?

The number of new cars bought on finance by businesses was 38,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.