- Almost half of Romanians prefer a second hand car because they cannot afford one in the showroom, and 42% consider that a used vehicle is a smart investment, because the devaluation of the car is smaller after a year.
- The test drive is the decisive moment for 30% of the respondents when they choose the model or brand of the car.
- Over 50% of the Romanians surveyed are willing to pay extra for an inspected and certified car.
For more information, please see the Romanian version of the article, here.






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