As far as car ownership is concerned, consumers barely pay attention the frequency at which they own a car. This will vary and normally age and financial capacity to own one comes into mind. Thanks to studies shared by Tescocompare.com, we find some glaring facts such as the average age of owning a car at 24 and others averaging 9 cars owned in their lifetime.

Calculations by Tescocompare.com, the financial search engine, have revealed drivers own an average of 9 cars each during a lifetime – and of those 9 cars, the first two will be purchased before we’re 24, with this figure rising to six cars by the time we reach 40. However, not everyone conforms to this trend with one in five (19%) motorists across the UK displaying extreme car ownership trends. 1 million drivers own 20 or more cars over their driving career, whereas for 5.5 million drivers, 1 car throughout their driving lifetime is simply enough.

Additional Facts:

• Half (50%) of car owners say unreliability is a key factor and would lead them to change their vehicle if this became an issue
• A desire for something better (26%), or coming into money (26%) are the second most popular triggers to changing cars
• Older drivers seem more content with what they’ve got with only 22% of over 55yrs saying they’d change cars ‘if they see something better’, compared to more than double (47%) the amount of 18-24yr olds
• Whilst changing a car simply as a matter of course (18%), because of servicing costs (22%) or for family reasons (16%) impact on car ownership trends, only a small number of drivers (14%) are influenced by a car’s ‘green’ credentials

(Source) Press

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Women have always been known to carry some potential as far as business is concerned. And now as far as Toyota South Florida is concerned, that cliché will be put to the test as the branch puts women in charge of managing business and made to improve on the current performance of the car dealership.

The management team tasked to lead Toyota South Florida is no pushover. Much of these women have highly qualified credentials and experience which should be bright sign. These new women are armed with more than 117 years of combined experience in the auto dealership business.

“When women come into a car dealership many expect to be taken advantage of, called sweetie or just expect to be treated as less than an equal. We find that when women, single moms or even young college grads come here they are surprised to see so many women working here and to be treated with respect and as a valued customer,” said Gretel Santana, New Car Sales Manager.

So if you think a woman should stay at home, guess again. With the repertoire of qualifications these women carry, it would not be surprising if something different occurs under their tutelage. Toyota of South Florida plans on holding a series of workshops to help women navigate any car dealership from when you enter the front door to when you pick up the keys.

(Source) Press

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