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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Simon Hunt

Brits shun convertible cars despite summer heat

The UK is typically one of the largest markets in Europe for sales of convertible cars

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Convertible car sales are set to fall as Brits shun open-top vehicles for affordable alternatives amid growing cost of living pressures.

Enquiries for new and used cabriolets and convertibles have fallen 59% compared to the same period in 2021, data from online car marketplace carwow suggests, bucking the trend of surging interest for the vehicles during the summer months.

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