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With 28 consecutive months of declining new car sales, searches for used cars have increased by 19% in three months.
Last week, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reported 28 consecutive months of new car sales declines.
But today Gumtree revealed that from April through June, there was a 19% uptick in automotive searches compared to January through March, amounting to 155 million.
Makes and models to experience the highest growth include the Isuzu ute (up 87%), and Hyundai (up 70%).
Toyota, however, still dominated the listings, with 125,825 models listed in the past six months.
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Site-wide, Gumtree has more than 95,000 automotive listings on its site, with 32,000 new listings each week.
Gumtree's head of motors Richard Dicello said the intention to purchase used vehicles is still high.
"Despite the disruption, 87% of Gumtree Cars users are still intending to purchase their next vehicle within the next three months," he said.
Premium vehicles are also experiencing an uptick in searches, with Lexus up 54%, Mercedes-Benz up 32%, Audi up 31%, Land Rover up 30%, and BMW up 25%.
How to sell a used car
Founder and director of SASS Financial Services Canna Campbell outlined a few tips to get the most 'bang for buck' out of selling a used car.
- Research the sale price of similar items already listed – even add them to your Watchlist so that you can keep an eye out for how quickly they sell.
- Consider listing as “negotiable” if you want to move an item slightly quicker, but ensure you’ve used [Gumtree's] Instant Car Valuation tool first, so you know if you’re under or overselling.
- Details – list as much as you can about the item, especially with extra details and add-ons such as extended warranty, cruise control, sunroof, as this helps give the buyer all the information to help make their decision, without the need to keep asking! Little details like when you purchased it, service history and why you are selling also help to tell that story.
- Photos – upload as many photos as possible to show the details and quality of your item.
- If you’re lucky enough to have a second car sitting in your garage or you’re realising that you don’t need your car and can go without for the time being, find out its value so that you can then decide if it’s worth selling.
- Use your proceeds wisely – selling can help bring in some extra cash, so make sure that you have a goal in mind so that the money goes proactively to good use.
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