The Average Age of a Car when it Comes to Auction
What is the Average Age of a Car at Auction in 2024?
If you’re in the market for a used car, then congratulations on considering an auction! 🥳
Auctions, like Pontiac Auto Auction in Michigan, will save you hundreds, often thousands of dollars, when compared to a traditional used car dealer. Our cars are donated, sold as is, are usually in good condition, and bidding starts as low as $100!
Now that you know just how much of a deal you can score at our auction, you’re wondering how old, on average, are the cars on the lot?
Average Age of Used Cars
Rather than give you conjecture or a “feeling”, we have data! 🔢
Of cars that have recently passed through our Pontiac lot, the average age was 2003, so a 20-year-old make and model. 💪
We can break that down further. Here are some of the most popular car brands.
Acura Average Age When Sold
2002
BMW Average Age
2002
Chevrolet Average Age
2001
Chrysler Average Age
2004
Dodge Average Age
2002
Ford Average Age
2001
Honda Average Age
2002
Hyundai Average Age
2007
Jeep Average Age
2001
Lexus Average Age
2002
Mazda Average Age
2003
Mercedes-Benz Average Age
1999
Nissan Average Age
2002
Toyota Average Age
2002
Volkswagen Average Age
2003
Volvo Average Age
2000
What the data tells us is that you can expect to find a twenty-year-old car on average. That might seem old for a car, and well, usually it is. But a well-cared for and well-built car has a long lifespan. You should understand that lifespan BEFORE you bid. That helps you save money. 💲
How long a car lasts, what good mileage for a used car is, and a checklist, are all integral to patiently waiting for the right vehicle to show, then setting a budget, and bidding.
As the years pass, expect this rule to continue to apply. Auctions aren’t where you usually find a brand-spanking new 4-year-old vehicle. This is where the 10, 15, and 20-year-old cars come to find another owner.
So, stop by, inspect and mark your calendars. We have online auctions every Saturday! Browse our inventory, and we’ll see you at our online auction. 👌 😄