Secondhand auto market experiences a decline in August sales

In August 2025, the used car market experienced a slowdown, according to the GW-TRENDS Used Car Market report. The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) in Flensburg reported a 4.4% decrease in Pkw ownership transfers compared to August 2024, with 514,122 vehicles changing hands.

The analysis of the changes was conducted based on data reported by the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) and summarized by sources like Auto Motor und Sport. The decrease in the number of vehicle ownership transfers was mainly due to shifts in demand and market trends, including the rising popularity of electrified vehicles and a declining share of petrol and diesel cars.

Despite the slowdown, the used car market on Autoscout24 showed a 1.7 percent increase in prices compared to the beginning of the year. However, used car prices remained largely unchanged in August, averaging at 25,517 euros on Autoscout24. Compared to July 2025, used car prices decreased by 0.3 percent on Autoscout24.

Meanwhile, new cars, particularly young models, became an average of 9 percent more expensive in August 2025, which is approximately 3,600 euros more. The average price increase for new cars on Autoscout24 in August 2025 was 500 euros more than the beginning of the year.

It's worth noting that no new facts were reported in the article that were not already mentioned in the earlier GW-TRENDS Used Car Market reports. Furthermore, the used car market on Autoscout24 saw no significant change compared to the GW-TRENDS Used Car Market report in August.

The total number of Pkw ownership changes for the first eight months of 2025 shows a slight decrease of 0.1% compared to the same period in 2024, with 4.39 million changes. However, no information was provided about the Pkw ownership transfers or total changes for the first eight months of 2025 in the article.

In conclusion, August 2025 saw a slowdown in the used car market, with a decrease in ownership transfers and a slight increase in prices. Meanwhile, new cars became more expensive, with an average increase of 9%. The report also indicated a summer stagnation in the used car market, reflecting the shifting trends towards electrified vehicles and a decline in petrol and diesel cars.