Car finance figures for the North West, from Borrowing Data and the Office for National Statistics.
79,100
Consumer new car finance
The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 79,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026
Reporting lenders only; new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.
143,900
Consumer used car finance
The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 143,900 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026
Reporting lenders only; used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.
38,100
Business new car finance
The number of new cars bought on finance by businesses was 38,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026
Reporting lenders only; new cars bought on finance by businesses, 12 months to August 2026.
6,120
Business used car finance
The number of used cars bought on finance by businesses was 6,120 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026
Reporting lenders only; used cars bought on finance by businesses, 12 months to August 2026.
£2,180m
Consumer new car advances
The value of advances for new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was £2,180 million in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026
Reporting lenders only; value of advances for new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.
£2,170m
Consumer used car advances
The value of advances for used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was £2,170 million in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, 12 months to August 2026
Reporting lenders only; value of advances for used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, 12 months to August 2026.
4,330
Consumer new cars, monthly
The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 4,330 in the North West in August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, August 2026
Reporting lenders only; new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, August 2026.
10,900
Consumer used cars, monthly
The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 10,900 in the North West in August 2026.
Source: Regional lending figures, Borrowing Data, August 2026
Reporting lenders only; used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale, August 2026.
6,355,015
Residents aged 16 and over
The estimated population aged 16 and over in the North West was 6,355,015 at mid-2025.
Source: Population estimates - local authority based by single year of age (Nomis NM_2002_1), mid-year estimates, Office for National Statistics, 30 June 2025
ONS mid-year population estimates as returned by the Nomis 'Aged 16+' category, rebased to Census 2021 and 2022 where applicable. Usual residents.
Frequently asked questions
How many new cars were bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026?
The number of new cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 79,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
How many used cars were bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026?
The number of used cars bought on finance by consumers at the point of sale was 143,900 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.
How many new cars were bought on finance by businesses in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026?
The number of new cars bought on finance by businesses was 38,100 in the North West in the 12 months to August 2026.