90% of drivers surveyed in a recent poll commissioned by Meineke say it’s important to have a mechanic they trust. That's not too surprising when you look deeper at the data — and 53% would keep their current car forever if given the option. That's largely due to an emotional attachment, tied to memories created in or near the car.
Some vehicle owners feel so close to their cars they give them nicknames and consider it to be “part of the family.” The survey of 2,000 American car owners conducted by OnePoll found nearly six in 10 say they value the reliability their car has given them. 45% claim it’s due to the good gas mileage they’re able to get.
Financial considerations are also a factor. The majority of drivers surveyed said they are likely to hold on to their car for as long as possible if they feel it will save them money in the long run. Meanwhile, others admit that their car needs an upgrade now, but they are unable to afford one due to financial constraints .
Despite their attachment to their current vehicle, only a third of drivers surveyed agree they’d purchase the same make and model for their next car . 47% say they’ll be looking for something different — and for some, electric vehicles are the top choice. Forty-five percent of Americans surveyed believe electric vehicles are the future of car ownership, with younger generations increasingly likely to agree.
Specifically, 69% of Gen Z and 59% of millennials in the survey see electric cars as the .
