Second place went to Toyota, which remains the most popular foreign brand. However, sales of this company decreased by 7.6% to 619.55 thousand cars. The third position is held by Kia, whose sales increased by 9.6% and reached 349.52 thousand cars. It is followed by Hyundai and Nissan.
According to auto expert Vitaly Zavadsky, this is due, firstly, to the limited range of new cars, especially European brands, and Chinese cars are not yet known for their high level of reliability. Secondly, the decrease in the level of real incomes of the population: the growth of salaries does not keep up with inflation, which forces people to choose more affordable options. Also, the high level of the key rate makes car loans less attractive, which pushes buyers to the used car market.
The average cost of a used passenger car in December 2024 increased by 0.7% compared to November and amounted to 1.48 million rubles. According to experts' forecasts, no significant price changes are expected in the secondary market in the first half of 2025.
Experts advise to consider several important factors when buying a used car. The best choice is a car that is a year to three years old, preferably with a minimum number of previous owners. It is also advisable to avoid cars that have been used in cabs due to their high wear and tear.
To check a car before buying it, experts recommend hiring two experts - one for the condition of the body and the other for the technical part. These measures will avoid buying a car with hidden defects and unnecessary costs for their elimination, writes “Vechernyaya Moskva”.
Earlier experts told about the mistakes in the operation of the car in winter, harmful to him. Experts also noted the flooding of the market with Chinese cars.