In May, every fifth used car registered with Ukrainian license plates was imported from the United States. This was reported by Ukravtoprom, UNN reports.
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It is noted that over 3.8 thousand used cars from the United States were registered in Ukraine last month, i.e. one in five.
Compared to May 2023, the demand for used cars from America has increased almost two and a half times.
The largest share of this number (46%) is cars with gasoline engines. More than a third (34%) are electric vehicles. Hybrid and CNG cars account for 7% each, and diesel cars make up the rest of this segment of the car market.
The top 5 used cars made in the United States are among the top 5:
- TESLA Model 3 - 396 units;
- TESLA Model Y - 311 units;
- FORD Escape - 279 units;
- JEEP Cherokee - 233 units;
- VOLKSWAGEN Passat - 224 units.
The average age of used cars from the United States that joined the Ukrainian fleet in May is almost six years.
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Experts from the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise told UNN why buying a car at an auction in the United States is risky.
"Usually there is a number on the metal (one or two), a number under the windshield, and a few running plates (polymer stickers) on the car. The hardest thing to change is the number on the metal, so that's what experts work with. It's almost impossible to check the conformity of everything from a photo, except for people who can be hired by Ukrainian buyers in the United States for an additional fee, and this is a risk factor.
What do people end up with? If the license plate is damaged, this is established as part of the examination. Then the relevant accredited companies re-apply the number and issue all the documentation to the owner - it's just a matter of time and minor additional costs. If the license plate turns out to be a fake, it's a dead end. Therefore, when it comes to buying a car at auctions, you should think carefully and weigh everything," the experts said.