Used Car Prices MoM in the United States increased to 1.60 percent in June from -1.40 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Used Car Prices MoM.

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Used Car Prices YoY in the United States increased to 6.30 percent in June from 4 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for the United States Used Car Prices YoY.

In 2024, the average selling price of used vehicles came to around ****** U.S. dollars. In 2024, new automobiles and light trucks were on average almost ****** U.S. dollars more expensive than used light vehicles. The used car boom As the price for new vehicles has been increasing, more Americans are turning towards buying second-hand cars and light trucks. Buying new cars and light trucks is typically seen as a privilege that few may do often. Generally, used vehicle sales are on the rise in most countries. Thanks to ever-improving technology, automobiles may keep running for many years and remain in good condition. This allows the average age of light vehicles in operation in the United States to increase slowly. Although new cars are often seen as status symbols, vintage cars are also very popular in the United States, the main reason for this trend being aesthetic and cultural values.

United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Used Cars and Trucks in U.S. City Average was 183.77900 Index 1982-84=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Used Cars and Trucks in U.S. City Average reached a record high of 216.87600 in February of 2022 and a record low of 20.00000 in March of 1956. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Used Cars and Trucks in U.S. City Average - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: MoM data was reported at 3.275 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 2.655 % for Mar 2025. United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: MoM data is updated monthly, averaging 0.053 % from Feb 1997 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 339 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.462 % in May 2020 and a record low of -10.129 % in Apr 2020. United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: MoM data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Manheim, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I116: Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.

The average list price for used vehicles in the United States reached some ****** U.S. dollars in June 2023. This was a year-on-year decrease of around *** percent of the June 2022 average, which stood at under ****** U.S. dollars. Used cars recorded an overall increase in prices and a decrease in more affordable stocks as a consequence of the global chip shortage which put the automotive industry at a standstill, affecting the production of new vehicles.

United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: YoY data was reported at 4.295 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.396 % for Mar 2025. United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: YoY data is updated monthly, averaging 1.576 % from Jan 1998 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 328 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 53.010 % in Apr 2021 and a record low of -13.096 % in Dec 2022. United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: YoY data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Manheim, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I116: Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.

United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: New Car Dealers: Used Vehicle Sales was 101.15700 Index Dec 1999=100 in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: New Car Dealers: Used Vehicle Sales reached a record high of 164.29000 in November of 2021 and a record low of 67.30000 in April of 2020. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Producer Price Index by Industry: New Car Dealers: Used Vehicle Sales - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on June of 2025.

Sales of used light vehicles in the United States came to around **** million units in 2024. In the same period, approximately **** million new light trucks and automobiles were sold here. Declining availability of vehicles In the fourth quarter of 2024, about ***** million vehicles were in operation in the United States, an increase of around *** percent year-over-year. The rising demand for vehicles paired with an overall price inflation lead to a rise in new vehicle prices. In contrast, used vehicle prices slightly decreased. E-commerce: a solution for the bumpy road ahead? Financial reports have revealed how the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic has triggered a shift in vehicle-buying behavior. With many consumer goods and services now bought online due to COVID-19, the automobile industry has also started to digitally integrate its services online to reach consumers with a preference for contactless test driving amid the global crisis. Several dealers and automobile companies had already begun to tap into online car sales before the pandemic, some of them being Carvana and Tesla.

This statistic records the difference in the average price of a used car in different cities across the United Kingdom (UK), expressed as a percentage of the average* used car price across the country. The chart shows that Plymouth is the most expensive of these British cities in which to buy a used car, costing about **** percent more than the national average.

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Except for Poland and Sweden, the online business-to-consumer used car retail price index in selected European countries had decreased or remained stable at the beginning of June 2023. In most countries surveyed, this retail index had increased compared to used car prices recorded in January 2022. France and Portugal recorded the steepest price inflation, at a price index of *** and *****, respectively. In contrast, used cars in Germany and the United Kingdom were cheaper in June 2023 than in January 2022.

The UK used car market: Boosted by national supply

Most European countries imported a large share of the used cars in circulation in each country. At a share of ***** percent for imported used cars, the United Kingdom was one of the few European countries to rely heavily on its national supply of used vehicles. Nearly *** million used cars were sold in the UK in 2022, though the cost of living crisis and used car price hike have dampened the success of this national market.

Portugal: Inflation and the used car market

Even in markets more reliant on used car imports, inflation has impacted the market. Over ** percent of the light passenger vehicle market in Portugal was reliant on used vehicle imports from the European Union, but only ** percent of consumers intended to purchase a used car as of November 2022. However, while car demand has been influenced by rising prices, inflation has also contributed to the popularity of secondhand vehicles. In Portugal, ** percent of consumers preferred a used purchase over a new car due to the new car prices, a share which reached ** percent for the United Kingdom.

This statistic shows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of second hand car purchases in the United Kingdom (UK) as an annual average from 2008 to 2023, where the year 2015 equals 100. In 2023 the annual average price index value of second hand car purchases was measured at *****.

The average for 2021 based on 165 countries was 108.07 index points. The highest value was in Singapore: 355.77 index points and the lowest value was in Syria: 58.27 index points. The indicator is available from 2017 to 2021. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Euro Area - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Second-hand motor cars was 121.56 points in May of 2025, according to the EUROSTAT. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Euro Area - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Second-hand motor cars - last updated from the EUROSTAT on July of 2025. Historically, Euro Area - Harmonised index of consumer prices (HICP): Second-hand motor cars reached a record high of 121.56 points in May of 2025 and a record low of 97.60 points in July of 2020.

United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: sa: MoM data was reported at 2.730 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of -0.718 % for Mar 2025. United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: sa: MoM data is updated monthly, averaging 0.078 % from Feb 1997 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 339 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.236 % in Oct 2021 and a record low of -11.409 % in Apr 2020. United States Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index: Price Change: sa: MoM data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Manheim, Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.I116: Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index.

The European used car market continues to experience elevated prices, with the Harmonized Consumer Price Index for used cars in the Euro area reaching 121.24 in February 2025. This represents a significant increase of 21.24 points compared to the base year. The upward trend in used car prices began in early 2021 and has yet to show substantial signs of returning to pre-pandemic levels. Despite this persistent elevation, there is a growing sentiment among industry professionals that prices may start to stabilize or even decrease in the near future. Dealer expectations and market dynamics A December 2024 survey revealed that over 40 percent of European used car dealers anticipated a decrease in used car prices for 2025. This expectation aligns with the recent flattening of the price index curve observed in late 2024 and early 2025. However, about a third of the surveyed dealers believed prices would remain stable, indicating a divided outlook on the market's future direction. Consumer behavior and regional variations The used car market continues to play a significant role in vehicle ownership, particularly among younger Europeans. Nearly 60 percent of household cars available to people under 30 years old in Europe were purchased as used vehicles. This trend varies across countries, with France and Norway showing higher rates of used car ownership among young people compared to Southern European countries like Spain and Italy. Additionally, regional differences in used car mileage and transaction volumes highlight the diverse nature of the European used car market. Spain, for instance, reported the highest year-over-year increase in used car transactions as of the fourth quarter of 2024, with a 12.3 percent rise.

United States - Retail Sales: Used Car Dealers was 13296.00000 Mil. of $ in April of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Retail Sales: Used Car Dealers reached a record high of 15309.00000 in March of 2023 and a record low of 1041.00000 in December of 1992. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Retail Sales: Used Car Dealers - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

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