Automotive information provider Glass’s has reported a year-on-year increase of 11% in customer numbers for the first three months of 2014, as well as increased sales in all major target sectors.

The company said there was increased demand from the dealer, fleet & finance and insurance sectors which it said reflected growing economic confidence.

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Ed Hummel, Glass sales director, said: "It’s a sign that the automotive industry is feeling more confident, and we are definitely seeing the green shoots of economic recovery."

Hummel predicted the used car market would continue to strengthen over the coming months, and added "Consumer confidence is improving, new car sales are increasing and that’s helping to drive volumes in the used car market."

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