Inside China's booming used car market

By Johan Nylander, CNN

Updated 0514 GMT (1314 HKT) April 25, 2014

Last year, the number of used cars in China increased by 8.6% to 5.2 million units. Many used car dealerships are small, such as this one in the southern city of Dongguan.
Photos: Buying and selling in China's used car market
Buying and selling used cars in China – Last year, the number of used cars in China increased by 8.6% to 5.2 million units. Many used car dealerships are small, such as this one in the southern city of Dongguan.
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Used cars are also sold at large markets such as the Dongguan Used Cars Trading Center. The used car business is relatively young in China.
Photos: Buying and selling in China's used car market
Buying and selling used cars in China – Used cars are also sold at large markets such as the Dongguan Used Cars Trading Center. The used car business is relatively young in China.
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Li Tian You has been selling cars at the Dongguan Used Cars Trading Center, for more than 10 years. She knows every trick in the book.
Photos: Buying and selling in China's used car market
Buying and selling used cars in China – Li Tian You has been selling cars at the Dongguan Used Cars Trading Center, for more than 10 years. She knows every trick in the book.
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Used cars for sale are often parked on the side of the street with a simple sign. Call the number and a salesperson will come running.
Photos: Buying and selling in China's used car market
Buying and selling used cars in China – Used cars for sale are often parked on the side of the street with a simple sign. Call the number and a salesperson will come running.