TURNERS GROUP SECOND HAND VEHICLES MARKET PRESS RELEASE
DECEMBER RESULTS CONFIRM ANOTHER RECORD YEAR FOR SECOND HAND CAR MARKET
The figures are in, and 2017 was once again a record year, with 1.14 million used car transactions. This continues the
trend of annual increases that we have seen since 2011.
The Ex – overseas segment was the biggest contributor to this increase, with 165,000 transactions – a 10% increase over
2016.
Looking ahead to the future, we see no signs of growth in the used car market slowing.
Not only is the light fleet travelling further than it ever has before (this has increased every quarter since 2013),
but it is also older than it has been before, with the average vehicle age increasing to 14 years.
With the scrappage of 20 year old vehicles accelerating, newer used cars (both imports and ex-lease vehicles) will
provide a pivotal role in the rejuvenation of our light fleet.
NZTA used Car registration and Change of ownership figures
With over 50 years of experience and 22 branches across the country, Turners is the biggest buyer and seller of used
cars, trucks and machinery in New Zealand. For further information, comments or analysis around the New Zealand
automotive market, please do not hesitate to contact us using the details below.
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