Motorists are also increasingly adept at the second hand.
In 2021, sales of new vehicles rose by 8.2% compared to the previous year to reach 5.966 million registrations according to figures from the Autoscout24 platform taken over by BFM Business.
A sharp rebound after a decline of 4.5% in 2020.
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These figures contrast with those of the new vehicle market, which stagnated at + 0.5% in 2021. Last year, 3.6 used cars were sold for a new one.
A ratio that stood at 3.34 in 2020 and 2.19 in 2019. Among these sales, nearly half were made between individuals, most often via classified ads.
Used and new at the same price
The second-hand market is thus benefiting from the difficulties in purchasing new cars.
The new home market is facing strong demand and is therefore experiencing production and delivery delays linked to shortages, particularly of semiconductors.
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The success of used cars is causing the segment to overheat.
Average prices gain + 13% over one year while stocks have fallen by a third.
Some models like the Dacia Sandero or the Toyota Yaris have similar prices in new and used.
