Core Insights - The second-hand car market in China is showing positive trends with an average daily transaction volume of 67,100 units from August 25 to 31, 2025, marking a 4.07% increase compared to the previous week [1] - In August, a total of 1.73 million second-hand cars were traded, reflecting a 4% year-on-year growth compared to July [1] - The transition from the off-season to the peak season for the automotive market is evident in August, driven by increasing family car purchases as the school season approaches [1] Market Performance - The East China region reported an average daily transaction volume of 24,000 units, with a week-on-week increase of 3.79% [2] - Major cities like Hefei, Jining, and Hangzhou experienced double-digit growth in their second-hand car markets, while Shanghai saw a 3.7% increase [2] - The North China region's average daily transaction volume was 2,400 units, showing an 8.86% decline, with cities like Shijiazhuang experiencing a significant drop of 20% [5] Regional Analysis - The Northeast region maintained an average daily transaction volume of 2,500 units, with notable declines in Dalian and Shenyang, down 6.8% and 5.6% respectively [5] - The Southwest region's average daily transaction volume reached 12,200 units, up 6.88%, with Lhasa showing a remarkable increase of over 20% [6] - The Central South region reported an average daily transaction volume of 24,900 units, with Guangzhou's market growing by 12% [6] - The Northwest region's average daily transaction volume was 1,200 units, reflecting a 4.53% increase, with Ba Zhou's market growing by 9.4% [6]