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Market notes and news from the Robot AutoTrader team — shorter and more often than the Bench Tests. For category buying guides, see Guides.
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28 July 2026 · Robot AutoTrader Bench Team
Robot prices in the UK follow predictable seasonal cycles. A robot vacuum bought in August costs 12% less than the same model in February. A robot mower bought in November costs 15% less than the April peak. Here is the month-by-month breakdown across every robot category.
28 July 2026 · Robot AutoTrader Bench Team
Most buyers discover a problem after they have paid. A ten-minute inspection before purchase covers 90% of the failures that show up within a month of ownership. This guide gives you the exact checks to run on any robot — regardless of category.
28 July 2026 · Robot AutoTrader Bench Team
Most robot owners undervalue what they are selling by 20 to 30% because they do not know what the verified resale price is. Here is how to prepare, price, and list a used robot to get the best price — and avoid the common mistakes that leave money on the table.