“As vehicles have become more reliable, better built, and able to handle the higher mileage needs that age throws at them, drivers have increasingly been keeping vehicles, with many turning into collectors’ items.” Some drivers still think switching to an electric vehicle is their next move however, many are nervous due to the technology and cost, and simply want to continue in their current vehicle until the time is right for them to change.”Īccording to Willis, there is also a longer-term trend. In the UK, this now stands at 8.4 years old.Īs to the reasons driving this change, Jamie Willis, Technical Support Supervisor at Autodata said, “The COVID outbreak is seen as a more recent protagonist for this latest trend, as drivers opt to hold on to their cars for longer. Today, the average age of cars on the road is growing. Autodata is advising workshops to prepare to accept a growing number of ‘classic cars’ in for repair and highlights which cars they’ll begin to see…
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