The best place to buy a used car - the city where the same cars cost you hundreds less-Neil Lancefield

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Used car buyers should go to Merseyside for the best deals, a study has found.
Liverpool has the lowest prices at 2.3% below the national average, according to analysis of more than 200,000 UK listings by car classified ad website CarGurus .
The research shows that cities located in close proximity to other major conurbations, such as Manchester, Nottingham, Sheffield and Birmingham, generally have lower prices than more isolated cities, including Plymouth, Norwich and Bristol.
Analysts believe a higher concentration of competing dealerships drives prices down.

10 most affordable cities in the UK to buy a used car

Source: CarGurus

And the most expensive places...

Plymouth was ranked as the most expensive city for used cars in the UK, with sellers typically asking for 5% above the national average.
The market price of a 2013 Volkswagen Golf is £11,777 in Plymouth, compared with just £10,755 in Liverpool, the study found.

CarGurus spokeswoman Sarah Welch said: "Our data shows that prices for comparable used cars do vary quite a bit across the nation.
"Although not all consumers will be willing to travel afar for a deal, this research shows that motorists can sometimes benefit from expanding their search radius when shopping for a bargain.

Culled from Mirror