eBay Motors: A Deep Dive Into Used Car Sales

Summary

Report submitted for Onyx Data DataDNA ZoomCharts Mini Challenge, March 2024. The report was built based on eBay Used Car Sales Analysis dataset and includes ZoomCharts custom Drill Down PRO visuals for Power BI. 

Author's description: 
A Snapshot of the Used Car Market on eBay Germany from 1910-2016
Key Takeaways:
• Analyzed 371,400+ listings on eBay Motors Germany, focusing on the period 2014-2016.
• Identified Volkswagen as the top brand by popularity. However, the most profitable category goes to a surprising group: cars listed under "Other Brands" ("Sonstige autos" in German). These cars typically have manual gearboxes, are registered around 1996, and have an average mileage of 150,000 kilometers. It's important to note that "Sonstige autos" isn't a single car brand, but rather a category for miscellaneous used cars on the platform. This category likely includes a variety of makes and models that share these common characteristics, contributing to their overall profitability. Following closely behind "Other Brands" in terms of profitability are limousines. Dive in deeper to explore more as it all unfolds.