How to find a used car

Cars that have been standing for a long time and car models of which there are more examples than usual. The fact that there is currently a good supply on the used market is due, among other things, to the fact that many privately leased cars and company cars are now coming onto the used market, says Martin Fransson, CEO of the car site Wayke.

“We also have more dealers advertising with us, at the same time we see that cars are in stock for longer before they are sold,” he says.

The larger supply is also a consequence of the fact that used car exports to other countries, which have been increasing for several years, have declined due to the appreciation of the Swedish krona and the cars have to be sold here domestically instead.

In the first half of the year In 2025, Swedish exports of passenger cars fell by 20 percent compared to the same period in 2024, shows an analysis of the export market by the analytical company Vroom. According to Vroom, exports have declined in almost all age categories, but especially in the 2- to 5-year range, which largely consists of previously leased cars from companies and individuals.

Wayke estimates there are about a third more car listings on its marketplace compared to last year, in part because it’s taking longer to find buyers.

The number of individual models has increased to around 40 percent. The biggest increase was recorded by private leasing vehicles, which were put back on the market after three years and are entering the used market. For example, the Volvo XC40, which according to the car site is one of the most popular in private leasing.

This makes it a little easier to find a used car, whether you’re looking for a family car, an SUV or a smaller car. Since many people only start looking for a car in the spring and summer, there is currently a gap for those who are still planning to buy a car to look around, says Martin Fransson.

– When there is a lot of competition, it is clear that merchants are more inclined to do business through different campaigns. Something that we think has also increased is private leasing of used cars, for which dealers have found a recipe: the cars are simply leased privately again instead of being sold, he says.

When it comes to electric carsThose who have had a harder time recently, Martin Fransson believes there will be relief.

– I assume that electric cars will generally receive a new boom. Electric cars and hybrids make up around 50 percent of our total offering. This is really a buying mode. If you’re looking for an electric car, the Polestar 2, for example, is up 33 percent, he says.

The car rental site Kvdbil is also on the same path. Earlier this year, the company noted that used sales increased in 2025. At the same time, prices fell by an average of 8 percent (12 percent for gasoline engines). The future market could be characterized by growing used inventory and continued pricing pressure, particularly for older fossil-fuel cars, says Kvdbil, who expects electric cars to hold their value better in 2025.

– Electric cars are established on the used market. The range is greater, the uncertainty regarding range and batteries is less and the prices have become more affordable. As a result, more people dare to take the step as second owners, says sales manager Daniel Odsberg in a comment.

Martin Fransson thinks so 2026 will be a strong year for cars in general, for both new and used cars, as consumers have more money to spend.

– There is a lot of catching up to do when it comes to changing cars because the interest rate situation is more stable, even if it is difficult to say what the outside world will be like, he says and emphasizes that it is important as a consumer to pay attention to the total costs when buying a car:

– Start with the monthly costs: how much does this car cost and don’t forget about insurance and service. Nowadays it is advantageous to purchase the service directly from the dealer in the form of an agreement with a fixed monthly cost. You want to get as controlled an overview of the total costs as possible.