Since the initial UK outbreak at the start of 2020, COVID-19 has affected our lives in various ways. People have had to work from home, many have been furloughed or even lost their jobs, and we’ve all had to adapt to a more remote way of living.

Needless to say, this has had some direct and knock-on effects for car sales, as this post will explore.

The direct impact on car sales

The initial impact of COVID-19 on car sales came through the forced closure of dealerships. In the first lockdown, imposed from 24th March 2020 onwards, dealerships were deemed non-essential and forced to close. This brought car sales to a halt, with many dealerships not prepared for non-contact and online sales.

Over time, car sellers have adapted their processes so they can provide plenty of information online and offer click and collect services or deliver cars to customers’ homes. That minimised the impact of following lockdowns, including the national one imposed at the start of 2021.

Knock-on effects of COVID-19

While the ability to buy cars and apply for finance from the comfort of your home has minimised the direct impact of COVID-19 on car sales, there have also been some indirect effects.

People being furloughed or losing work has naturally led to fewer people being able to afford a new car – or at the very least, they’re looking at more affordable cars.

Some borrowers may have been forced to miss payments or make late repayments on their loans, which will have a knock-on effect for their credit score. Fortunately, some providers have offered ‘holidays’ on loan and mortgage repayments, which has minimised the impact on those who have been affected – at least in the short term.

Post-COVID car finance

If you’ve been left with a poor credit score in the wake of COVID-19, My Car Credit is on hand to help. We provide car finance for poor credit score applicants, so you can still spread the cost of a new or used car. To find out more, email enquiries@mycarcredit.co.uk or call us on 01246 458 810.

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