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Romanians prefer second-hand cars: over 253,000 used units registered in H1

By Anca Bernovici
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Used car registrations have reached to 253,306 units in Romania in the first six months of the year, up 86.64 percent over the same period in 2016, when were 135,722 units, the Directorate for Driving Licenses and Vehicle Registration (DRPCIV) shows.

For this June, second-hand car registrations recorded a leap of over 61 percent year-on-year, to 39,988 units. During January – June 2017, most of the cars registered were Volkswagen (66.122 units, + 72.37 percent over the first six months of the previous year).

It follows Opel (32,139 units + 44.05 percent), Ford (25,375 units, + 63.11 percent), Audi (22,076 units, + 110.25 percent), BMW (22,033 units, + 111.41 percent), Mercedes- Benz (12,795 units + 139.47 percent), Renault (11,557 units, + 109.44 percent), Skoda (10,102 units + 51.14 percent), Peugeot (5.769 units, + 110.55 percent), Seat (4,789 units, + 75.55 percent).

On the opposite side, with the fewest used car registrations, are: Aston Martin, GWM and Lamborghini (three units each), Iveco, Acura, Morgan. Pontiac and Shuang Huan (two units each), respectively Lada-VAZ and Geely (one unit each).

On the other hand, according to DRPCIV, in the first six months of 2017, there was an increase of 26.95 percent compared to the same period of the previous year, to 45,008 units.

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Anca Bernovici

Anca Bernovici

I started my way in life with the intention to pursue a teaching career. But, after graduating from the Faculty of Letters – the University of Bucharest in 2004, my first job as a reporter at one of the leading newspapers in Romania changed my perspective. I have specialized in communication and communication campaigns, following the Master's courses at the Faculty of Journalism and Communication Studies (FJSC), attending a BBC Communications scholarship.
I’ve represented several important publications in Romania as business journalist, being accredited in the finance and banking field. In 2015, I had the opportunity to interview the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief for Romania, Andrea Schaechter. As business journalist, I also had the opportunity to interview ministers for Economics and Commercial
Affairs offices within different embassies in Romania or officials of large companies investing on the domestic market.
After almost 15 years of journalism, I still want to explore new ways, to inform and stay updated. That’s why The Romania Journal project fits me so well.
Today I describe myself as a passionate about the history of world culture, having a PhD in Hebrew Culture and Civilization, after a scholarship at the University of Haifa International School, as a language addict, an environmental activist, pet lover and traveler.

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