UK NEW VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS
Access comprehensive UK car and commercial vehicle registration data, updated monthly to the last full calendar month. Giving granular regional insight to postcode sector level.
Welcome to SMMT DataShop
The source of UK automotive DATA
SMMT Data Intelligence provides industry-leading UK automotive data that helps businesses gain accurate insights for strategic planning, forecasting and staying competitive.
SMMT Data Intelligence delivers a comprehensive range of up-to-date automotive datasets, alongside extensive historical data spanning many years.
SMMT Data Intelligence delivers a comprehensive range of up-to-date automotive datasets, alongside extensive historical data spanning many years.
With information sourced directly from manufacturers, dealers, the DVLA and DVSA, you can stay informed, anticipate market shifts, and make confident decisions powered by trusted, market‑leading intelligence.
Explore our full range of data products via the SMMT DataShop. If you need bulk data services, intend to publish or resell our data, or require a fully bespoke data package, our specialist data team is ready to help.
Our Datashop products
UK VEHICLES IN USE (PARC)
Yearly data on all cars and commercial vehicles registered for road use in the UK. Reports are available up to the previous year end, with regional insight to postcode sector level. Enhanced DVLA data for ultimate accuracy and completeness.
UK Used Vehicle Transactions
Track all DVLA-recorded changes of registered keeper for cars and commercial vehicles. Updated quarterly, with monthly breakdowns included in each release. Regional reporting is available down to postcode sector level.
UK Vehicle Production & Export
Monthly data on UK car and commercial vehicle production, including detailed reporting on the export of UK-built vehicles to global markets. Sourced directly from all major manufacturers.
why buy from us?
TRUSTED SOURCE OF DATA
The SMMT is the primary source of UK automotive data. With more than 20 years of history, our Motor Vehicle Registration Information Service (MVRIS) hub provides Manufacturers and the DVLA with fast, accurate vehicle information, while giving businesses the data they need for strategic planning, forecasting, and market analysis.
Quality. Accuracy. Reliability.
Each week, the SMMT classifies every vehicle across more than 80 attributes using advanced data processing. In collaboration with the DVLA, we supply manufacturers with pre-matched vehicle codes, enabling the industry to access accurate VIN classification leading to seamless registration and consistent, precise data.
Flexible Data, Your Way
Choose the level of detail you need and how often you want it either through DataShop or with a bespoke data package, keeping your business up to date and fully informed.
EXTENSIVE DATA AVAILABLE THROUGH DATASHOP
OVER 20 YEARS OF EXTENSIVE AUTOMOTIVE DATA, UPDATED DAILY COVERING MORE THAN 89 MILLION VEHICLES
How to use Datashop
Step 1
Select PRODUCT
Start from the homepage, where you can browse a range of data products tailored to different reporting needs. Select your preferred product to continue. Please note that all DataShop data is for internal company use only. For resale or publication enquiries, please contact us.
Step 2
Select Vehicle Type
Choose the required vehicle type for your report. If you need multiple vehicle types, add each one to your basket separately to ensure your data is tailored correctly.
Step 3
Select Vehicle details
Specify the scope of your report by selecting manufacturers, model ranges, and variants, or choose all makes and models for a broader view. Further refine your results by adding additional data fields, using the question mark icons for guidance, and applying filters such as body style.
Step 4
Time Period
Choose the required reporting period. New registration data is available from 2021 onwards, with options to view reports by year, quarter, or month. If you select the current year, a subscription is required to access the full dataset. Without a subscription, only data released to date will be included.
Step 5
Regional Analysis
Select the geographical level for your analysis of first registered keeper data. Options range from UK-wide coverage to more detailed breakdowns, including country, area, county, local authority, postcode district, or sector.
Step 6
Review and Finalise
Once all selections have been made, review your report summary and add the report to your shopping cart. You may repeat the process to compile multiple reports as needed.
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