{"id":143818,"date":"2025-06-01T11:23:03","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/this-car-retains-its-value-better-than-others-ensuring-a-great-resale-price-teknomers\/"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:23:04","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:23:04","slug":"this-car-retains-its-value-better-than-others-ensuring-a-great-resale-price-teknomers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/this-car-retains-its-value-better-than-others-ensuring-a-great-resale-price-teknomers\/","title":{"rendered":"This car retains its value better than others, ensuring a great resale price. Teknomers."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n \n \n \n \n <\/source><\/picture>\n <\/a>\n In France, a car brand stands out with an \u00a0exceptionally low average depreciation\u00a0. On average, a new car loses between \u00a015% and 25%\u00a0 of its value within the first year of use. By the end of five years, a vehicle typically depreciates by \u00a040% to 50%\u00a0 of its original value. However, one brand demonstrates remarkable resistance to this decline in value.\n\n

”\u00a0Dacia\u00a0, which is part of the \u00a0Renault\u00a0 group, is truly the car brand that depreciates the least in France,” shares \u00a0Moundyr Gainou\u00a0, the director of \u00a0carVertical\u00a0 in an interview with Journal du Net. This is especially true for the \u00a0Dacia Duster SUV\u00a0. This model shows a mere \u00a06.6% depreciation\u00a0 in its first year and only \u00a015% over five years\u00a0, figures that are exceptionally low compared to industry averages.<\/p>\n\n

This resistance to depreciation can largely be attributed to the \u00a0mechanical simplicity\u00a0 of Dacia vehicles. “These cars are designed simply, making them more reliable. The mechanical simplicity also translates to more \u00a0affordable repairs\u00a0, making them significantly more attractive in the \u00a0second-hand market\u00a0,” summarizes Gainou.<\/p>\n\n

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Generally, a vehicle’s \u00a0“cleanliness”\u00a0 significantly influences its depreciation rate. This term refers to the vehicle\u2019s history; a “clean” car has not been in an accident, has no odometer tampering, and has undergone regular maintenance. According to carVertical, the cleaner a vehicle is, the \u00a0less it depreciates\u00a0 because buyers feel reassured regarding its future reliability. A carVertical study published in March 2025 highlights brands like \u00a0Renault, Toyota\u00a0, and \u00a0Dacia\u00a0 as those with the least problematic histories.<\/p>\n\n

In addition to simplicity, various criteria affect a car’s depreciation. \u00a0Age\u00a0 and \u00a0mileage\u00a0 are critical factors, but other variables come into play: brand reputation, engine type, options and equipment, color, previous owners, and overall vehicle condition. Regular and documented maintenance can significantly slow the depreciation process.<\/p>\n\n

In contrast to Dacia, certain brands experience \u00a0substantial depreciation\u00a0. Premium vehicles like \u00a0BMW\u00a0 can lose up to \u00a032% of their value within three years\u00a0, averaging nearly \u00a010% loss per year\u00a0. This rapid depreciation is attributed to high maintenance costs and the quick turnover of models and technologies, making older versions less appealing.<\/p>\n\n

French brands, except for Dacia, generally demonstrate a quicker depreciation than the average. This phenomenon can partly be explained by the \u00a0strong presence\u00a0 of these vehicles in the French market, creating an abundant supply that drives prices down. However, it’s crucial to note that current depreciation trends may not remain stable; they could fluctuate rapidly in the coming months or years. As Gainou emphasizes, \u201cthe situation changes year by year, sometimes even from month to month.\u201d Factors such as European and French regulations (like the prohibition of certain vehicles or the introduction of bonuses and penalties) also influence market demand and, thus, resale values.<\/p>\n\n

Understanding these \u00a0depreciation dynamics\u00a0 is essential for buyers and sellers alike. By considering the factors that contribute to a car’s value retention, consumers can make informed choices that align with their financial goals. Whether opting for a reliable Dacia or exploring other brands, knowledge is key to maximizing returns on automotive investments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n
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In France, a car brand stands out with an \u00a0exceptionally low average depreciation\u00a0. On average, a new car loses between \u00a015% and 25%\u00a0 of its value within the first year of use. By the end of five years, a vehicle typically depreciates by \u00a040% to 50%\u00a0 of its original value. However, one brand demonstrates remarkable […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":143816,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23832],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143818\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/143816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}