AADA, in partnership with AutoGrab, have released the April 2025 Automotive Insights Report, highlighting a seasonal softening in the used car market driven by April’s run of public holidays – and a marked rise in dealer market share compared to the same time last year.
Key insights from April include:
- Used Vehicle Listings Decline: National listings dipped slightly to 310,054, down 0.6 per cent month-on-month.
- Sales Volume Drops: Total transactions fell to 182,827, an 8.8 per cent decline compared to March, with notable drops in the ACT (-18.3 per cent), NSW (-12.7 per cent) and VIC (-11.7 per cent).
- Dealer Share Surges Year-on-Year: Dealers accounted for 52.5 per cent of listings and 45.4 per cent of all used vehicle sales in April, a substantial increase of 12.9 and 10.5 per cent respectively compared to April 2024. The figures underscore dealers’ growing prominence in the online marketplace, driven by better digital tools, structured inventory management, and consumer trust in dealer-backed transactions.
- Days to Sell Improved Marginally: Vehicles took an average of 49.7 days to sell, a slight improvement from 51.3 days the previous month, indicating a modest uptick in turnover efficiency.
“Electric vehicles remained a standout segment, defying broader trends with a 7.1 per cent rise in listings and an 8.4 per cent increase in sales compared to March. The EV used vehicle market is showing encouraging signs which, as a result should support a stronger residual valuation price supporting dealerships confidence in retailing and lenders having a better sense of risk,” said Saxon Odgers, CCO, AutoGrab.
The April 2025 Automotive Insights Report offers an in-depth view of market trends, sales activity, and vehicle turnover across the country, providing essential intelligence for dealers, consumers, and policymakers.
Dealers seeking more granular and local data can contact AutoGrab directly for a tailored solution.
If you are a Dealer of a contributing brand and would like access to the monthly report please email Communications Manager Ashleigh Sykes on asykes@aada.asn.au.