Young drivers favour VW for new and used vehicles - more women opting to finance purchases

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GUEST – Andrew Hibbert, Auto Data Analyst and Team Lead at Lightstone

More women under 35 are financing vehicle purchases, while Volkswagen has been the number one brand choice over the past ten years for buyers under 35.

“These highlights are based on a Lightstone analysis of data from 2015 to 2025, examining the vehicle buying preferences of South Africans under 35 who financed both new and used cars,” says Andrew Hibbert, Auto Data Analyst and Team Lead at Lightstone. Lightstone is a provider of comprehensive data, analytics, and systems across property, automotive, and business assets.
10 Jun 2025 5PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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