AVERAGE used car prices fell in East Lancashire last month, according to new figures.

The latest data from leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), shows that average used car values fell in November, which is typical for this time of year.

Despite this fall, November recorded the third highest monthly value on record and the year-on-year figures show a £220 rise (3.5 per cent) over 2011, with cars being on average older and higher mileage.

Across the board used cars averaged £6,421 in November, a £60 (0.9 per cent) decrease compared to October, according to BCA’s Pulse Report.