The Trade Centre UK

The Trade Centre UK, used car supermarket in the United Kingdom

The Trade Centre UK presents itself as a used car supermarket in the United Kingdom, with over 2,500 vehicles in stock and a network of dealerships that the company describes as "showrooms". Its proposition focuses on selling used cars with finance and on prices that the company itself describes as the lowest in the British market.

Vehicle catalogue and brands

The catalogue shown on the site includes combustion and electric passenger cars from mainstream and premium brands. Among the brands with the greatest presence are Vauxhall, Ford, Peugeot, Citroën, Nissan, Dacia, Renault, MG, Mazda, BMW and Audi. The published examples cover models such as Vauxhall Corsa, Crossland X and Grandland X; Ford Fiesta, Focus, EcoSport and C-Max; Peugeot 108, 2008 and 308; Citroën C3 and C3 Aircross; Nissan Qashqai, Juke and Leaf; Dacia Sandero and Sandero Stepway; Renault Clio; MG 3 and ZS; Mazda MX-30; BMW 1 Series and Audi A3.

The listed vehicles correspond to registration years between 2019 and 2023, with mileages that in the published examples range from approximately 20,000 to 60,000 miles. Both petrol and diesel versions as well as electric ones are included, with declared consumption that in the material ranges from 35.5 kWh/100 km in the case of the electric Mazda MX-30 to fuel efficiency figures of up to 68.9 MPG in models such as the Peugeot 108 or the Vauxhall Corsa.

Finance and payment terms

The company identifies itself as a credit broker and not as a lender. It offers finance through hire purchase agreements, with a representative example published on the site: cash price of £6,999, including an administration fee of £399; deposit of £999; amount financed of £6,000; term of 84 months; 83 monthly payments of £109.43 and a final payment of £110.43; option to purchase fee of £1; interest of £3,192.12; fixed annual rate of interest of 13.9% and representative APR of 13.9%. The total amount payable amounts to £10,192.12.

The site indicates that the finance is secured on the vehicle, that written guarantees may be required and that alternative offers are available. It also states that all applications are subject to approval and to the lender's criteria.

Services and warranties

Along with sales and finance, the company offers a free finance check, a lifetime warranty and a price promise. The site also mentions aftersales services with their own opening hours.

Reviews and presence

The company shows on its website more than 36,000 five-star reviews. It operates several dealerships in the United Kingdom, which the company itself calls showrooms, and its activity is aimed at the British used car market.