Used light commercial vehicle (LCV) values remained stable in May, with the sector experiencing strong demand, according to data from BCA.
The average value of an LCV sold by BCA in May was £7,972, down by £18 from April, and representing a stabilisation after values fell during 2024 and early 2025.
The low point for LCV values was in August 2024, when the average vehicle at BCA sold for £6,937.
On average, LCVs sold above guide price expectations by 1.5%, and volumes were high, with 9,000 LCVs sold by BCA throughout the month.
Stuart Pearson, chief operating officer at BCA UK said: “Buyer customers remain hungry for stock, and we continue to refine our online sales programme to meet their needs.
“We hold our LCV online sales programme across seven days a week because that is what our customers want.
“The choices that the programme brings allows them, no matter what their size, to balance their purchasing requirements with the day-to-day needs of running their businesses.”
It comes as new LCV sales continue to decline, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reporting that sales decreased for the sixth month in a row.
BCA also reported that its customers are seeing strong LCV demand at a retail level, although dealers are struggling to source high-quality, low mileage stock in good condition.
Forecourt inventory levels are also lower than usual.
Pearson said: “Once again, any notion of when prime time is for selling a commercial vehicle has shifted significantly, with some of the most competitive sales activity, conversion and values achieved being seen across our weekend LCV sales.
“Quality stock will always demand a premium, but with plenty of base spec LCVs available in the marketplace, the best results continue to be achieved by those sellers who take a pragmatic approach to investing in the right level of preparation, supported by the data that validates the decisions being made.
“We continue to work closely with our customers to ensure that we’re presenting them with live market pricing to support their decision making, ensuring buyers and sellers remain aligned and inventory keeps turning.”
