· Each year it is estimated that in excess of £1.5 billion is spent at Car Boot Sales in the UK.

· One million people visit Car Boot Sales every weekend during the season.

· Average spend £9.61 per visit.

· Most profitable boot fairs are in London (£83) closely followed by Wales (£80) per boot full.

· The world's first 'Boot Fair' or 'Boot Sale' was held at Nepicar Farm, Wrotham Heath, Kent in September 1980.

· The title or name 'Boot Fair' was coined by the originator and organiser, Barry Peverett, in order to create the curiosity that ultimately ensured that car boot sale events became a run-away popular success and a burgeoning nationwide weekend activity.