Used cars: which were the best-selling models in 2018

During 2018, 1,723,998 units of used cars were sold, a decrease of 2.49% over the previous year, according to the latest data released by the Automotive Chamber of Commerce (CCA). In December, the last month of the year, 122,866 units were sold, down 21.77% compared to 2017.

Which was the best-selling models during the past year? The models Goal and Goal Volkswagen Trend topped the list, with a 26% share of total used cars sold. They followed him. Chevrolet Corsa and Classic (17%) Renault Clio (12%) Toyota Hilux (10%) Ford Fiesta (9%) Fiat Palio (9%) Ford Ecosport (9 and Ford Focus (8%)

Sale of used cars 2018 vs 2017

"A very complicated year ended in 2018. Despite this, the used car market has fallen only 2.5% compared to 2017. With this volume, we can say that this sector continues to function as the only piece that maintains a certain balance in the marketsaid Alberto Príncipe, president of CEC.

"No expectations for the near future, we must manage with the necessary prudence, to stay current until changes in the economy allow us to think about future projects, "added the executive.

Sales in the last four years

Over the past year, the provinces that have Santiago del Estero (11.78%), San Juan (7.65%), Catamarca (7.15%), Tierra del Fogo (4.18%) and San Luis (3.90%).

While those with the highest falls were Missions (15.02%), Santa Cruz (6.88%), Chaco (6.45%), La Rioja (6.29%) and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (5.22%).

On the other hand, in the car market 0 km reflected a drop of 10.9% in patentamientos throughout 2018. The vehicle that led the patenting ranking was the Toyota Hilux: its 33,482 patented units were enough to move the Volkswagen Gol from the first position, according to data released by the Association of Automotive Dealers of the Argentine Republic (Acara)

All in all, although compared to last year, patents dropped significantly, the figure of 802.992 units sold 0 km during the year, marked the third year with the best sales since the entity releases information.