A SQUEEZE on used car prices and lower fleet sales hit profits at Perry Group which has a major dealership in Blackburn.

Pre-tax profits for the six months to June 30 fell to £3.1 million, from £4.9 million in the first half of last year. Turnover was down to £241.9 million, from £269.9 million.

Car fleet sales were down 44 per cent.

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