The Nissan Qashqai was the UK’s best-selling and top-selling used car in February according to the latest Indicata Market Watch report.
This is the first time in the report’s history that the same car has achieved this double accolade and the second month in succession it has been the nation’s best-selling used car, reinforcing the Qashqai’s appeal with used car dealers and consumers alike.
“The Qashqai has been a popular used car on our MarketPlace online wholesale auction platform since its launch in 2007,” said Dean Merritt, Indicata’s national retail strategy manager.
Used car sales have been healthy in the first two months of 2026 according to the Market Watch report with the market gently moving towards battery power.
All types of hybrids and EVs grew their market share while diesel reduced its share by 4% to 24%, the first major sign the fuel type is losing traction in the used market.
Overall demand, sales and prices of used EVs have remained consistent during 2026, although stock rose to a record 10% market share in February suggesting the supply flood gates are starting to open as increased numbers of ex-fleet, lease and salary sacrifice are de-fleeted.
“It will be interesting to see if this rise in used EV stock continues following the arrival of the 26-plate. Electric cars achieved a record 16.2% market share in March 2023 and if they are on three-year contracts will be coming back into the used market in either March or April 2026,” said Merritt.
