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United Kingdom car database

Coverage: passenger cars sold in United Kingdom from ~1980 to present.

Businesses from continental Europe are advised to purchase German Car Database, which include also light commercial vehicles.

Big database

The big database contain a separate row for every variant and sub-variant of engine, transmission, drivetrain, equipment level, etc.

Download free SAMPLE:
Make, Model, Generation, Version + image SAMPLE .xlsx
Make, Model, Generation, Version + full specifications SAMPLE .xlsx
Alternative formats: CSV and SQL (full specs)

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Small database

These are filtered from the big database, having 1 row per nameplate, model and body style. Useful for customers interested in car dimensions which are the same regardless of engine or transmission. Car dimensions, weight and engines are indicated as min-max range.

Download free SAMPLE:
Make, Model, Generation + dimensions and engines range.xlsx

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Custom / partial database

Contact me for a quote if you want to buy custom selection of columns, makes, years, or body type. Custom subsets won’t let you download updates unless you ask me to send you updates, but are good for one-time use, for example to decide what used car to buy, or academic project.

117 car makes included

Abarth, AC, Aixam, Alfa Romeo, Alpine, Asia, Aston Martin, Audi, Austin, BAC, Bentley, BMW, BMW Alpina, Bristol, Bugatti, BYD, Cadillac, Caterham, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Citroën, Coleman Milne, Corvette, Cupra, Dacia, Daewoo, Daihatsu, Daimler, De Tomaso, DFSK, Dodge, DS, Eagle, Farbio, FBS, Ferrari, Fiat, FISKER, Ford, FSO, Genesis, GWM ORA, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, INEOS, Infiniti, Invicta, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Jensen, Kia, KTM, Lada, Lamborghini, Lancia, Land Rover, LEVC, Lexus, Ligier, Lotus, LTI, Lynk & Co, MAHINDRA, Marcos, Marlin, Maserati, MAXUS, Maybach, Mazda, McLaren, Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz, MG, MG Motor UK, MIA, Microcar, MINI, Mitsubishi, MOKE, Morgan, Nissan, Noble, OMODA, Opel, Perodua, Peugeot, PGO, Polestar, Porsche, PRINDIVILLE, Proton, Reliant, Renault, Rolls-Royce, Rover, Saab, San, SAO, SEAT, Skoda, Smart, SsangYong, Subaru, Suzuki, Talbot, Tata, TD Cars, Tesla, Toyota, TVR, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Volvo, Westfield, Yugo.

Latest updates

1183 models, 2736 generations, of which 2469 generations have 91719 versions – 1 January 2023.
1186 models, 2745 generations, of which 2492 generations have 92203 versions – 13 February 2023, added chassis codes / generation numbers.
1200 models, 2771 generations, of which 2514 generations have 93258 versions – 25 June 2023, added chassis codes / generation numbers.
1226 models, 2807 generations, of which 2554 generations have 94258 versions – 1 December 2023, added more columns for electric cars.

Full list of updates available inside Excel sample > Updates sheet.

Last update is too old? Request update today! I just need to open scraper and leave it running for about 20 hours, then upload new file on my website and notify all past customers to re-download file.

54 data fields included

Naming: Source URL 100%, Make 100%, Model 100%, Series launch year 100%, Trim / Version 100%, Production start 100%, Production end 100%.

Costs: New Price 100%, Used price range 84.16%, Fuel consumption (mpg) 88.55%, Insurance group 88.20%, Annual road tax 100%, Miles per pound (mpp) 19.75%%.

Performance: Power (bhp) 99.22%, Top Speed (mph) 92.22%, 0-60 mph (secs) 91.82%, Torque (Nm) 91.66%, Torque (ft-lb) 85.07%, CO2 Emissions (g/km) 99.97%, Euro Emissions Standard 89.99%, Miles Per Tank 79.03%.

Dimensions: Fuel Capacity (litres) 90.43%, Weight (kg) 86.80%, Length (mm) 98.10%, Width (mm) 97.69%, Height (mm) 83.34%, Wheelbase (mm) 92.13%, Turning Circle (m) 83.18%.

Engine: Engine Size (cc) 98.28%, Cylinders 89.46%, Valves 88.42%, Fuel Type 100%, Transmission 100%, Gearbox 95.95%, Drivetrain 100%.

Cabin & Luggage: Doors 99.96%, Seats 94.06%, Luggage Capacity (litres) 78.18%, Unbraked Towing Weight (kg) 69.11%, Braked Towing Weight (kg) 76.75%.

Safety ratings: EuroNCAP Rating 28.35%, EuroNCAP Rating description 40.62%, Adult Occupant 10.73%, Child Occupant 10.73%, Pedestrian 10.73%, Adult Occupant 28.35%, Child Occupant 28.35%, Vulnerable Road Users 28.35%, Safety Assist 28.35%.

Bonus: Country 100%, Status 100%, Series (production years start-end) 100%, Platform / generation number 79.60%, Image URL 99.21% (you can use Tab Save extension for Chrome to download image JPG files).

Completion percentages calculated at 13 February 2023 update with 92203 model versions.

Description & History

I created this UK car database in January 2019 after multiple people requested me to do this job. For long time I avoided spending additional effort to make additional databases for Europe because I already had the AutoKatalog-based Car Models & Engines Database for whole Europe that has been purchased by many people in UK without problems, and the more detailed German Car Database was not selling well.

But… a small number of people wanted a more detailed database than European one (which have 1 row per body / engine / drivetrain combination, ignoring trims / equipment versions). Some did purchased German one but the ones from UK wanted an UK-specific one. I made a scraper for the most famous UK car website and it was easier than originally expected, easier than German and American websites I also extracted data for their databases. I feel sorry for not creating this UK car database earlier!

5 comments

    1. Been gradually adding CSV / SQL beside XLS since March 2020, starting from best-selling databases, UK database sales are lower, so I added only now.

  1. Dear Teoalida,
    I tried to do the live chat yesterday but our company quarantines the validation emails – by the time I release them the link has expired!
    I just need to know: which database would I need for information on the lengths, widths, heights and wheelbases of UK cars?
    Or do I need a bespoke database? I just need the up-to-date data for this.
    Thank you and kind regards,
    Sarah

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