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Car sales in UK suffer worst March since 1998

The number of new cars registered last month fell by more than 14%.

Ewan Petrie

6th Apr 2022

New figures show car sales in the UK have suffered their worst March since 1998.

The number of new cars registered last month fell by more than 14% and a shortage of parts is hampering supply.

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