How much does your car cost ? Discover the value of used vehicles in Occitanie

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While used vehicles are becoming more and more popular, Leboncoin and Argus, a site specializing in vehicle ratings, reveal the price of used cars in each region.

While the French regularly use Leboncoin to acquire or sell a used vehicle, there are nevertheless large differences in prices, depending on the region and the fuel used. The first online sales site between individuals and l’Argus, established for Actu.fr the average price of a used car in different regions.

"A used car sells on average 17 000 euros", says Olivier Flavier, vice-president mobility of Leboncoin, specialist automobile, joined by  actu.fr. "Even though there are big disparities between very recent cars and older models: a car that is 8 years old can cost 9 200  nbsp;approximately euros,” he continues

Very variable prices

In Occitania, a petrol car less than two years old sells on average for 30,696 euros while a diesel vehicle of the same age exceeds the 35,000 mark. ;nbsp;euros. Electric cars are generally sold for around 41,256 euros.

From 5 to 8 years of service, the price of electric vehicles is on average less expensive than cars with thermal engines. 16,260 euros compared to 19,741 for diesel engines and 21,646 for gasoline.

Finally, for models over 8 years old, the price of diesels falls below the threshold of 10,000 euros, while gasoline costs on average 13,820 euros. nbsp;euros and electric vehicles sell for around 11 122 euros.

A question of purchasing power?

"In the south and in Île-de-France, residents have more purchasing power, so they buy and sell goods more expensive cars, so the average price is higher. Unlike Hauts-de-France for example where purchasing power is less", specifies Olivier Flavier, again for our colleagues at Actu.fr.

"In more agricultural regions, in Brittany and Normandy for example, diesel cars are very sought after, because these are rural territories, where people travel. travel more by car", adds Nicolas Carron, head of the Argus group, contacted by actu.fr.