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PakWheels Vehicle Market Data
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The used car market across Pakistan. It comprises a collection of over 78,000 listings, revealing pricing trends, vehicle specifications, and regional market dynamics. The data was gathered from PakWheels, a prominent online platform for second-hand car sales. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding market supply, demand, and factors influencing used car valuations in Pakistan.
Columns
- ad_ref: A distinct reference identifier for each advertisement.
- city: Indicates the city where the vehicle is advertised for sale.
- assembly: Specifies whether the vehicle is imported or locally manufactured.
- body: Describes the body style of the vehicle, such as Sedan or Hatchback.
- make: Identifies the manufacturer of the vehicle, for example, Toyota or Suzuki.
- model: Refers to the particular model variant of the vehicle, like Corolla or Civic.
- year: Represents the year of the vehicle's production.
- engine_cc: Shows the engine's volume in cubic centimetres.
- transmission: Defines the transmission type, either Automatic or Manual.
- fuel_type: States the type of fuel the vehicle uses, such as petrol, diesel, or hybrid.
- color: Indicates the exterior colour of the vehicle.
- registered: Specifies the city or province where the vehicle is registered.
- mileage: Records the total distance the vehicle has travelled, in kilometres.
- price: The selling price of the vehicle in Pakistani Rupees (PKR).
Distribution
The dataset is provided in CSV format (pakwheels_used_car_data_v02.csv) and has a size of approximately 7.57 MB. It contains more than 78,000 unique records, each detailing a used car listing with 14 different features. The
ad_ref values span a wide range, from 275,000 up to 7.94 million. City-wise, Lahore accounts for 21% of listings, Karachi for 19%, with other cities making up 60%. Sedan (39%) and Hatchback (32%) are the most common body types. Toyota (32%) and Suzuki (29%) are the most frequently listed makes. Engine sizes predominantly fall between 752.85 cc and 1502.70 cc, accounting for over 46,000 vehicles. Automatic transmission is slightly more common at 55%, with Manual at 45%. Petrol is the primary fuel type, used by 91% of vehicles. White is the most popular car colour at 28%. Mileage figures show that a significant portion of vehicles (over 50,000 records) have travelled less than 100,000 km.Usage
This dataset is ideal for:
- Developing predictive models for used car pricing.
- Analysing market trends and identifying popular car models or features.
- Conducting geographic market segmentation studies within Pakistan.
- Exploring the relationship between car attributes (e.g., year, engine_cc, mileage) and price.
- Creating data visualisations to illustrate market dynamics.
- Supporting business intelligence for automotive dealerships and related services.
- Academic research on emerging market economies and consumer behaviour in the automotive sector.
Coverage
- Geographic Scope: The data originates from across Pakistan, with advertisements and vehicle registrations linked to specific cities and provinces, including major centres like Lahore, Karachi, and Islamabad.
- Time Range: The production years of the vehicles listed range from 1990 to 2022. The data itself was collected in 2023.
- Data Availability Notes: There are approximately 53,700 missing values in the 'assembly' column, suggesting that local assembly is often not explicitly stated if not 'Imported'.
License
CC BY-SA 4.0
Who Can Use It
- Data Analysts and Scientists: For creating predictive models, conducting statistical analysis, and generating insights into the used car market.
- Automotive Industry Professionals: To inform strategic decisions, understand market demand, and benchmark pricing.
- Market Researchers: For studying consumer preferences, competitive landscapes, and regional variations in the vehicle market.
- Economic Researchers: To analyse market efficiency, price elasticity, and the impact of economic factors on vehicle sales.
- Students and Educators: As a practical resource for learning data analysis, machine learning, and data visualisation with real-world market data.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- Pakistan Used Cars 2023
- PakWheels Vehicle Market Data
- Pakistani Second-Hand Car Prices
- Automotive Sales Data Pakistan
- Used Vehicle Market Pakistan (2023)
Attributes
Original Data Source: PakWheels Vehicle Market Data
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