Buy second hand? Choose a private lease occasion!

A used car can also be included in the private lease

A new car is not for everyone. Occasions are what we Dutch have to depend on. Last year, just over 2 million used cars were sold in the Netherlands.

Rising prices

In recent years, used car prices have risen significantly. On average, you still paid around 17,000 euros for a used car in 2020; last year, the amount you had to plunk down for a used car rose to over 21,000 euros.

Not only fuel cars, but also more and more electric cars are entering the used market. Of all the people who bought their very first electric car last year, more than a quarter (28 percent) went for a used EV. That was down to 16 percent in 2019.

Used electric vehicles

The fact that electric cars are also in demand as second-hand cars is reflected in the prices. Research by RVO shows that car buyers pay an average of 10,000 euros more for a used EV than their last fuel car was still worth.

Are you shocked by the purchase price of a used car? Perhaps a private lease occasion is the solution. This way you drive your “new” used car for a fixed amount per month. When you think of leasing, your first thought may be of new cars. As an individual, you can also simply lease an occasion. This works the same as private leasing a new car, but can be much more economical.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantage of leasing a car: you know exactly where you stand. So no sudden unpleasant financial surprises. Depreciation, road tax, insurance, maintenance, repairs, roadside assistance and even replacement transport: it’s all included in the price. All you have to do is refuel yourself.

There are also a few drawbacks. It depends a bit on your situation whether private leasing will be more expensive or cheaper than buying. In all cases, you get a lot of security in return. Another disadvantage is that you have less choice; not every car is available as a private lease occasion. But then again, that might save choice stress, right?