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Monday, 19 July 2010 07:23

Brits Still Pining For Their First Car

Auto Trader research reveals one in five people secretly long to get their hands on their first car. I'll bet that the mojority of us try just as hard to forget the cost of our first few years. Here is a guide to getting the best car insurance for your needs.

July 15th, 2010: Research released today by AutoTrader.co.uk reveals that one in five sentimental Brits would love to buy back the first car they owned. The survey spoke to 2,370 people in June 2010, 20% of whom also said that they would be likely to buy a new car just because it reminded them of the first car they owned. * The poll was conducted by eDigital Research on behalf of Auto Trader. 2,370 responses were collected between 11.06.10 and 18.06.10
16% of us saw our first cars go to the scrap yard. As many as one in ten say that they were genuinely devastated at the end of this great first love affair – and as a result, Brits around the country long to get their original motor back again. The majority of respondents (64%) even said that the age of the car didn’t matter to them as long as it was a working and roadworthy copy of the model they used to drive – proving that there’s plenty of miles left in that old banger yet.

Still, for 10% of respondents it’s all about the new car – for them, a car that is 2-5 years old is just too old when purchasing a ‘new’ vehicle!

The good news is that thanks to the swappage schemes now in place at major car manufacturers like Peugeot, Kia and Toyota, a new version of that original motor is easy to lay your hands on. Trading in a current car can result in large discounts from manufacturers on a brand new model. At the same time, older motors can be handed over to dealerships or listed for private sale to let people indulge their desire for a more retro motor.

Matt Thompson, Marketing Director, Auto Trader, says of the research: “First car nostalgia rings true with us all. Whether it’s leaving the hand brake off the first time you parked on a hill or fun-filled road trips with friends, the first car carries with it many memories. We see a huge demand for older cars, whether it is for sentimental reasons or simply as a cost-effective and road-worthy run around. There will always be a great market for these type of vehicles – and now even those that can’t wait to ditch old faithful in favour of a newer model can benefit via competitive swappage schemes.”
Last Updated on Monday, 19 July 2010 07:33