Used Car Sales & Inspection

In the used car market, Gulliver showed overwhelming brand recall in the context of search and maintenance services, once again underscoring its central position in the industry. Following closely, Carsensor also made its presence felt in topics surrounding used car sales support and search functions.

Nextage was named as a key player well positioned to benefit from distribution and sales trends, while Big Motor continues to be a frequently searched name amid industry restructuring and comparison debates. The Toyota-affiliated networks T-UP and U-Car maintained their visibility alongside new car sales trends, and Honda Cars Used Cars drew attention as the popularity of the N-BOX spilled over into used car demand. Suzuki Certified Used Cars saw growing interest in its sales channel, buoyed by strong sales of kei cars, while Nissan Certified Used Cars regained demand attention following new model launches and turnaround reports. Toyota Certified Used Cars carried the momentum of its position as Japan's top domestic seller forward, and interest spread across the brand as a whole.

The strength of the new car market has had a ripple effect on used car distribution, broadening attention to manufacturer-affiliated certified used car brands.