Cars in Poland are breaking price records. Used cars increase in value
Prices of used cars in Poland have skyrocketed. The median exceeded 35,000. PLN, and the reason is more expensive new cars and better quality of offers.
The used car market in Poland recorded significant growth in 2024. According to data from the “Bankier” website, the median price of used vehicles exceeded PLN 35,000 for the first time in history. zloty. This is an increase of 18%. compared to 2023. The price increase is the result of an improvement in the quality of the cars offered, including their age and mileage. The average age of cars sold in Poland was 9 years, which is 3.5 years less than in the previous year. The average mileage has also decreased and is currently approximately 153,000. km.
More expensive but better cars
Experts note that there are more and more high-price car offers on the market, which are increasingly finding buyers. The list of the ten most popular models included luxury cars such as the Audi A6 or BMW 5 Series.
Meanwhile, more budget models such as Renault Megane and Opel Corsa have lost popularity. Data from the Otomoto platform indicate that the greatest interest is in cars priced below PLN 50,000. zloty. It is such offers that are most often chosen by Poles and disappear from the market the fastest.
The impact of the new car market on used prices
The increase in prices on the secondary market is directly related to the situation on the new car market. EU regulations, introduced in 2024, increased the costs of car production by up to PLN 4,000-5,000. euro. As a result, the average price of a new car in Poland, which previously amounted to PLN 180,000. PLN, may soon exceed PLN 200,000. zloty.
Higher prices of new vehicles encourage drivers to choose used cars, which further drives price increases in this segment.
The upward trend will continue
Experts predict that the increase in used car prices will continue in the coming years. More expensive new cars and the growing interest in better quality vehicles mean that the secondary market is developing dynamically. Poles are increasingly willing to invest in higher-class cars, which contributes to the growing value of the used car market.
