The registrations of used cars exploded in Romania in the first two months of the year, reaching over 76,400 units, up almost 95% compared to the same period in 2016.

By comparison, the registrations of second-hand cars amounted to over 39,300 units in January-February 2016, according to the Driving Licenses and Car Registrations Directorate (DRPCIV).

In February this year, some 68,700 used cars were registered, more than triple compared to the same month last year, after the environment tax on second-hand cars was removed.

Volkswagen ranked first, with over 21,500 used cars registered in Romania in January and February. It was followed by Opel, with almost 9,600 units and Ford, with over 7,500 cars. The Audi registrations recorded over 6,900 units, followed by the BMW registrations of used cars, with almost 5,800 units.

The registrations of new cars increased by almost 41% during the same period, to some 15,300 units.

At the end of 2016, Romania’s national car fleet exceeded seven million cars, up 6% over 2015.

editor@romania-insider.com