Blackpool's most Googled second hand cars include Nissan, Ford, Audi and BMW

A recent study has revealed Blackpool's most searched-for used cars, with the Kia Sportage taking the crown.

The study by car finance refund experts Undisclosed.co.uk evaluated the number of yearly searches for 145 models of used cars across 29 brands, to find which is searched for the most. This analysis reveals insights into the most coveted used cars in each UK city.

The study found that the Kia Sportage is the most searched-for used car in the UK, with an average of 33,970 searches each year for ‘used kia sportage,’ underlining the high demand for this South Korean SUV among UK used car buyers.The Sportage, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, was also the most Googled used car in 38 out of 58 UK cities analysed, including Birmingham, Glasgow, and Liverpool.

Here are the top five most searched-for used cars in Blackpool:

1. Kia Sportage
2. Ford Fiesta
3. Peugeot 3008
4. Mini Cooper
5. Volvo XC40

Coming in second is the Ford Fiesta, recording around 28,380 searches each year for the term “used ford fiesta.” Although production of this beloved model ceased in July this year after 47 years and eight generations, it continues to be a popular choice in the used car market most likely due to its reliable nature.

 As of Q4 2022, the Fiesta was the UK’s most registered car on UK roads, according to data from the DVLA. The American car company’s most popular model is the most searched-for in four cities, including London, Bath, Coventry, and Edinburgh.

Ben Snape, Director at Undisclosed.co.uk, said:"Taking a look at these figures, it's quite fascinating to see that the Kia Sportage is the used car model grabbing the attention of most UK buyers, despite being more pricey than some of the hatchbacks on the list.

"When we consider the car brands people are searching for the most, the searches put Ford in the lead, followed by Audi and BMW. This peek into consumer search trends offers a great insight for those looking to sell their own vehicle, and whether there is likely to be a demand for it.”