Welcome to the 25 Plate New Cars in the UK: What You Need to Know

New '25' Plate Cars: What You Need to Know for March 1st, 2025

Introduction

The 1st March, 2025 sees the first ‘25’ plate cars hit the roads. The first new car registration date of the year sees a change to the previous '74 plate' that signified a new registration since September 2024.

The month of March sees many buyers are looking to secure a great deal, benefit from new vehicle technology, and enjoy the prestige of owning a brand-new car. Whether you're upgrading or purchasing your first car, here’s what you need to know about getting the best value and protection for your investment.

Why Buy a ‘25’ Plate Car?

Whilst a '25' number plate will set you apart as a new generation of vehicles amongst other road users, it is not the only deciding factor in opting to buy a newly registered car. There are other potential advantages, including:

• Latest Technology & Features:

  • The latest models often include improved fuel efficiency, enhanced safety features, and the newest infotainment systems. 

  • Manufacturers frequently roll out updates, making 2025 models more attractive than older versions.

• Better Resale Value:

  • A ‘25’ plate car will generally hold its value better than a ‘74’ plate (September 2024) or older models, making it a smarter investment.

• More Choice in Stock:

  • Manufacturers and Car dealerships tend to plan to have higher stock levels in March, giving you access to a wider range of trims, colours, and optional extras.

• Manufacturer Finance Deals:

  • Special PCP, leasing, and 0% finance options may be available, making it easier to afford a new car.

• Part-Exchange Offers:

  • Trading in your old vehicle? March is a great time, as dealerships are keen to build up their used car stock. They may also have higher new car sales targets to hit so you may find your part exchange value may be more favourable for you.

• Dealer Discounts:

  • While ‘25’ plate cars are in demand, leftover ‘74’ plate stock from September 2024 might come with attractive discounts if you’re flexible.

Key Considerations When Buying a New '25' Plate Car

• Insurance Costs:

  • Newer cars can sometimes have higher motor insurance premiums. To keep costs down, consider raising your voluntary excess and covering it with Motor Excess Insurance.

    Read our article on how we save 27% by raising the voluntary excess AND how we can help cover that increased amount you may pay.

• GAP Insurance Protection:

  • A brand-new car can lose value quickly, so GAP Insurance ensures you’re covered if your car is written off or stolen. Total Loss GAP offers a range of GAP Insurance solutions for vehicles secured by a cash purchase, PCP or HP finance and a contract hire style lease.

• Covering the costs of minor damage to your bodywork and alloy wheels:

  • If you have secured your vehicle by PCP or Lease, you may face 'hand back' charges for bodywork and alloy wheel damage at the end of the contract. At Total Loss GAP, we can offer a range of car cosmetic repair insurance products like our 3-in-1 SMARTCare Cosmetic Insurance, stand-alone Alloy Wheel Insurance, or Scratch and Dent Insurance.

• Covering the cost of damaged tyres:

  Suffering tyre damage can be sudden and costly. Modern tyres can be expensive to replace also. Total Loss GAP can provide either a stand-alone tyre insurance policy or combine tyre insurance with alloy wheel insurance to also cover the cost of cosmetic repairs to your alloy wheels.

Are You Ready for the '25' Plate?

Are you getting a traditional petrol or diesel car this March? Perhaps you are going for your first all-electric car or a hybrid variant. The choice of vehicles in the market has never been wider.

As we say, 'Welcome to the 25 plate new cars in the UK, ' we would be interested to see what our customers will be buying.

Get Covered for Your New ‘25’ Plate Car

If you’re buying a brand-new vehicle, protecting your investment is important. For over a decade, Total Loss GAP has been providing hundreds of thousands of customers with value options to protect their new cars.

Remember also that Total Loss GAP is not on price comparison websites. This means we can offer unique value that you will not find elsewhere.  

Secure your peace of mind today—get a free, no-obligation insurance quote and drive your ‘25’ plate car with total confidence.