Auto Trader

Auto Trader

@AutoTrader_UK

We're the UK's largest automotive marketplace. Let us help you find your next car.

83,909

Followers

4,389

Following

26,630

Tweets

11.8

Avg Engagement

438

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @AutoTrader_UK's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-01-06
  • Verification:No
  • Location:United Kingdom

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,217
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.8
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:2.0
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,217 tweets

The account achieves moderate to high engagement with an average of 470 likes and 137 retweets per tweet. Promotional content, such as giveaways and awards, drives significant interaction.

9.8

Avg Likes/Tweet

2.0

Avg Retweets/Tweet

31,403

Total Likes

6,578

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

1

Median Likes

0

Median Retweets

9

75th Percentile

2,013

Top Tweet

0.14

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Conversationalist

Highly engaged in discussions

42.6%

Original

53.8%

Replies

2.1%

Retweets

1.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.3%

With Media

57.8%

With Links

8.7%

With #Tags

56.8%

With @Mentions

54.0%

With Emojis

115

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Conversational

Engages heavily in discussions

1.26

Reply/Original Ratio

0.7

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

93.4%

Weekday Posts

6.6%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#maketheswitch (51) #giveaway (47) #newcarawards2021 (21) #newcarawards2020 (17) #mondaymotivation (16) #autotrader (10) #throwbackthursday (10) #internationaldogday (6) #thisisautotrader (6) #funnyvideos (6)

Most Mentioned

@mrroryreid (62) @autotrader_uk (52) @recruiterguynw (45) @lisascales (43) @timscotthr (41) @tweddmeister (41) @gilesh_smith (41) @alexcbrock (40) @autotrader (34) @youtube (32)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,217 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,370 (43%)
Replies 1,730 (54%)
Retweets 69 (2%)
Quote Tweets 48 (1%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This account prioritizes community engagement over content broadcasting. With replies making up the majority of their activity, they invest significant time in conversations, building relationships with followers and participating in discussions. This approach typically leads to higher loyalty and more authentic connections.

The 69 retweets (2% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,217 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience is car buyers in the UK, particularly families and those interested in electric vehicles. The content also appeals to individuals looking for car giveaways and promotions.

Average

Audience Quality

23.3%

Suspicion Index

33.6%

Low-Quality %

22

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

52.8%

Empty Bio

26.8%

<10 Tweets

7.6%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

43.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

89.4%

No URL

14.5%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

16,636,243

Total Potential Reach

22

Median Follower Reach

113

75th Percentile Reach

4.1%

>1K followers

0.3%

>10K followers

0.0%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

49.1%

Creators

4,910 accounts

24.1%

Consumers

2,412 accounts

26.8%

Dormant

2,678 accounts

34

Verified Followers

0.34% of total

5.4%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (286) United Kingdom (283) England, United Kingdom (213) London (114) UK (93) Manchester, England (76) Scotland, United Kingdom (51) England (47) North West, England (37) Wales, United Kingdom (36)

34

Verified Followers

0.34% of total

996

Protected Accounts

9.96% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,098,018 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@CitroenUK 54,403 Automotive Cars, Customer Service, Inquiries
@JaMtoka 50,723 Auto Consultant Car Imports, Luxury, Rhumba
@gendercart 50,058 Affiliate Marketer Current Affairs, Hiking, Photography
@RichFenton 39,972 Debt Advisor DebtBuster, OCR runner, editor
@TheTommyCannon 37,978 - -
@ThirdSectorLab 37,633 - -
@apochieng 36,873 - -
@Stephen5478 31,979 - -
@davesumnersmith 31,422 - -

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

love (326) life (231) music (145) views (142) lover (130) cars (126) uk (109) live (99) family (98) world (94)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#bitcoin (13) #ynwa (11) #fbpe (9) #jft97 (8) #lfc (7) #tech (7) #mufc (7) #crypto (6) #arsenal (6) #nft (6)

4,723

Followers With Bio

5,277

Followers Without Bio

47.23%

% With Bio

52.77%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,217 analyzed

4,124

Combined Engagement

3,348

Total Likes

776

Total Retweets

825

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

40%

With Hashtags

40%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Automotive Car Sales Promotions Giveaways Electric Vehicles Family Cars
Auto Trader
@AutoTrader_UK

Best car for families. And the winner is… the Tesla Model 3! 👏 @Tesla #NewCarAwards2021 https://t.co/sD3HXBiUVg

2021-05-28
Retweets: 241 Likes: 1,772 Engagement: 2,013
Auto Trader
@AutoTrader_UK

New Car of the Year. And the winner is… the Tesla Model 3! @Tesla #NewCarAwards2020 https://t.co/8z8PULLwOm

2020-07-02
Retweets: 165 Likes: 612 Engagement: 777
Auto Trader
@AutoTrader_UK

We’re giving away an electric car EVERY MONTH and this month it’s a Ford Mustang Mach-E GT ⚡️ It’s totally free to enter and the car is worth over £69k 😲 You have until 30th June to enter and all information (including Ts&amp;Cs) can be found in the link 👉 https://t.co/5yXdsG6mVy

2022-06-01
Retweets: 127 Likes: 340 Engagement: 467
Auto Trader
@AutoTrader_UK

🚨Introducing February’s electric car giveaway prize! 🚨 In February, we are giving you the chance to win an MG4 EV worth £26,795! 😮⁣ You have until 28th February 2023 to enter (it's free!). For all info and T&amp;Cs, follow the link 👉 https://t.co/t2lGivGfIa https://t.co/4UqARX

2023-02-01
Retweets: 131 Likes: 314 Engagement: 445
Auto Trader
@AutoTrader_UK

We’re giving away an electric car EVERY MONTH and this month it’s a Tesla Model 3 ⚡️ It’s free to enter and the car is worth over £44k! You have until 31st December to enter and all of the information (including Ts&amp;Cs) can be found in the link 👉https://t.co/5yXdsG6mVy https:/

2021-12-01
Retweets: 112 Likes: 310 Engagement: 422

Key Insights & Takeaways

Promotional content like giveaways and awards drives high engagement. Highlighting family-friendly and electric vehicles aligns with current market trends. Collaborations with brands like Tesla and Ford enhance credibility and reach.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 83,909
  • + High community engagement through conversations
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @AutoTrader_UK reveals an growing Twitter presence with 83,909 followers. The account demonstrates a conversation-first approach, averaging 11.8 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025