respondents from all of Japan (except for Okinawa Prefecture) who purchased or considered purchasing a used automobile within the past year; single-answer question format
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.
Citation formats
Leading reasons for purchasing used automobiles in Japan 2024
According to a survey conducted in September 2024 in Japan, the leading reason for purchases of used automobiles was commuting to work or to school, mentioned by about **** percent of respondents. Going for shopping was the second-most common reason.
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