Usually a used car after an accident and with the mileage removed - market overview

Used cars in the vast majority of cases have been in collisions or accidents. Nearly half of them are reversed. This picture of the Polish used car market comes from a report by Motoraporter, which conducts pre-purchase car reviews.

German brands consistently dominate the Polish used car market. Poles looking for a car most often choose BMW, Opel or Audi models, according to the latest report prepared by Motoraporter experts.

“More than 80 percent of the cars sold in Poland, checked by our experts, were imported,” explains Marcin Ostrowski, president of Motoraporter.

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Most often we import cars from Germany. In 2013, as many as 37 percent. The vehicles checked by Motoraporter arrived from across our western frontier.

“It's interesting that in the last six months we've almost doubled the number of US vehicles we've checked,” adds Ostrowski.

According to him, in mid-2013, these cars accounted for 6 percent, and at the end of the year - 10 percent.

The most requested used car model in 2013 was the BMW 3 Series. Opel Astra came in second, followed by the Audi A6 and A4, respectively, in third and fourth place. Closes the top five Ford Mondeo.

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Compared to the first half of 2013, consumer preferences have changed slightly. At the time, Motoraporter's customers were dominated by Opel Astra and Corsa. The BMW 3 Series was only in third place. Honda Civic and Nissan Patrol rounded out the top five most popular models.

– Motoraporter customers most often choose an SUV. Last year, as many as thirty-five percent of buyers were interested in such cars, explains Marcin Ostrowski. – SUVs appeared on our market relatively recently, but they are successfully winning the hearts of the Poles. Until now, relatively new and, therefore, expensive models have appeared among the offers of used cars of this type. Now it is slowly starting to change. Used SUVs have increasingly attractive prices, and therefore are becoming more and more popular.

In 2013, 27 percent. among all the customers who ordered the car inspection service from Motoraporter, they chose station wagons. The hatchback body took third place (18 percent).

2001 percent were interested in cars produced between 2010 and 68. buyers who commissioned Motoraporter experts to inspect the vehicle. The most popular were cars aged three to seven years. They were chosen by 35 percent. items. Less because 24 percent. drivers decide to buy practically new cars produced after 2011. Cars over 13 years old enjoyed little interest, fluctuating by only 8 percent.

The vast majority of the vehicles tested, 79%, had over 100-44 kilometers. km. It is worth remembering that this is the declared mileage, because as many as 40 percent of the cases, the Motoraporter expert who examined the car had reason to believe that the odometer was seized before the sale. Half a year ago, that percentage was XNUMX percent.

“Despite the unfavorable prices for diesel fuel, vehicles with diesel engines still have a minimal advantage among those who order vehicle inspections from us. Sixty percent of our customers chose this type of fuel last year,” explains Marcin Ostrowski. - The most popular were models with engines with a cylinder capacity of no more than two liters. This is due to the current excise duty rules in Poland. Imported cars are subject to excise tax, the amount of which depends on the engine size.

The excise tax is 3,1 percent. the cost of the car for models with engines up to two liters. In the case of larger engines, a rate of 18,6% is provided, which effectively deters most buyers.

Engines up to two liters were popular with 50 percent. Seeking. With large engines, the popularity of automobiles dropped significantly.

As much as 80 percent. cases, although the owner of the vehicle claimed otherwise, the vehicle was involved in an accident or collision.

Motoreporter sp.Z oo is a nationwide network of automotive experts, consisting of about two hundred experts who can check a car for sale anywhere in Poland within 24-48 hours. The potential buyer receives a report with photographs and technical documentation. It is also possible to check the car in the workshop with a Motoraporter expert. Thanks to this, you can avoid expensive trips throughout Poland in search of a car.

Watch the car being inspected by a Motoraporter expert:

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