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Odomoters keep rising, boosting aftermarket

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averaged approximately 14,000 more odometer miles in 2023 than they did 10 years earlier. Accumulated miles on odometers are crucial for aftermarket product growth, as older vehicles primarily ICE models use more aftermarket products per mile than newer cars and light trucks, Lang noted. In Canada, the average age is 10.5.

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Here’s how Canadians are approaching car buying

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However, 53 per cent of Canadians believe their financial situation will improve in the next six months, marking an increase from 45 per cent in 2023. Canadians are also increasingly open to both new and used vehicles. Despite this, cars still maintain a significant presence, making up 49 per cent of all vehicle searches.

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CARFAX adds month-over-month data to used-car price index; how that plays out in November

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With that in mind, CARFAX has added month-over-month insights to its Used Car Index reports, the first major change in these recaps since their April 2023 debut. Olsen listed the following as “open questions” that could impact activity among used- and new-car buyers. If so, how will that affect used-car prices?

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Used-car sales beat year-ago figures, but slow down after tax season

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Used-car retail sales in April were ahead of prior-year figures, but the market was challenged, given the end of tax season and the hurdles of low supply, affordability and high interest rates. million used vehicles last month, which beat April 2023 by 4.8% million used vehicles last month, which beat April 2023 by 4.8%

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Used-car sales climb about 11% & move at faster clip

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It was March momentum for the retail used-car market. million used vehicles, which was a 10.9% gain from March 2023 and up 18.5% million used vehicles, compared to 4.29 million the same period of 2023, Cox data shows. million used vehicles, compared to 4.29 In February, used sales were up 4.1%

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Supply and demand shows up in rising used-car prices

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And as the law of supply and demand decrees, used car prices are beginning to rise, according to CarGurus’ August 2024 Intelligence Report , released this week. The report showed used-car inventory levels down in August for the third consecutive month, dropping 2% below last year and 7.4% below August 2022 levels.

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Used-car sales pick up pace after slow start to 2024

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The retail used-car market, including the certified pre-owned segment, showed some real strength last month, improving from both year-ago and January figures. Citing data from its vAuto business unit, Cox Automotive estimated that used-vehicle retail sales in February climbed 18% month-over-month and 5% year-over-year.

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