There was some backlash as election uncertainty hit second-hand sales. Dealers expect recovery this month
2025/11/09 – 17:44
Used car sales struggled in October due to the strong dollar and market uncertainty caused by parliamentary elections that caused political and social instability.
Thus, the month ended with a decline in used car sales. According to the Chamber of Automobile Commerce (CCA), used car sales decreased by 3.1% compared to October last year, from 171,606 used cars to 166,285.
Compared to September, when 171,364 units were sold, this was a decrease of 2.96%.
Despite these temporary results, the sector is accumulating positive results. The number of used cars sold from January to October 2025 was 1,602,941 units, an increase of 11.81% compared to the same period in 2024, when 1,433,622 units were transferred.
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In this used car sales scenario, dropsome models were still leaders. they are:
- Volkswagen Gol and Trend: 9,037
- Toyota Hilux: 6,694 units
- Chevrolet Corsa and Classic: 4,616
- Volkswagen Amarok: 4,577
- Ford Ranger: 4,424
- Toyota Corolla: 3,437 units
- Ford EcoSport: 3,389
- Peugeot 208: 3,232
- Fiat Palio: 3,099
- Toyota Etios: 2,700 units
Used car sales forecast
Alejandro Lamas, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Automobiles (CCA), said, “As of the end of October, we can say that used car sales have decreased compared to September, but the extent of the decrease was small.”
”Levels of talks are expected to pick up in November once the uncertainty surrounding the mid-term parliamentary elections passes and the doubts about the direction of the economy that put the brakes on marketing subside. and vehicle sales. Nevertheless, it is important to emphasize that growth continues to be sustained in cumulative annual sales,” the manager explained.
“The first 10 months of this year saw almost 12% growth, and with two months left until the end of 2025, we will end the year in 2024 with more than 1.75 million units,” he said.
“Marketing work for the general public is being carried out within the office.” We deliver used cars and cash“Mr. Lamas said.
“Inland areas continue to grow at a steady pace. Topping the ranking are Formosa (34.77%), Neuquen (29.93%), Santiago del Estero (27.21%), Catamarca (23.40%) and Jujuy (23.07%),” he concluded.
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