LCV values remain at high levels in October, says BCA

Light commercial vehicle (LCV) values at BCA averaged £8,325 in October 2025, the second-highest value recorded this year and ahead of the same month last year, up by £824 (11.0%).

More than 2,700 unique buyers purchased LCVs at BCA in October, the highest number on record as competitive bidding saw LCV sold volumes rise above 9,700, the highest monthly figure since March of this year.

Performance against guide price expectations remained ahead by over 7%.

With continued strong performance at LCV sales during 2025, the average used LCV value at BCA across the year to date rose again to £8,049, equivalent to over 105% of price guide expectations and with more than 8,700 different buyers purchasing so far this year.

Stuart Pearson, COO of BCA, said: “We have experienced continued strong levels of demand for light commercial vehicles this year, with average values during September and October being ahead of anything we have seen for over 18 months.

“Buyer engagement has reached new record levels and as we move into the peak season for the home delivery sector, there is every expectation that demand for used LCVs will remain robust and competition should ensure pricing stability between now and the end of the year.

“With new LCV sales remaining depressed according to the latest data reported by the SMMT, the used LCVs on offer at BCA provide the choice and value that SMEs and sole traders need when it comes to sourcing their next commercial vehicle.

“BCA’s Online Commercial Vehicle sales programme, selling seven days a week, combined with the products and services specifically designed to support the LCV sector, ensures that sellers have the right tools and platform to remarket their LCVs, while buyer customers are able to source more of the right stock in the best condition, whenever they want to and in the easiest way possible.”