Just before Christmas I popped in to see my mate Dave. Dave’s not a car fan and doesn`t like driving very much, and moans that modern cars are too big to manoeuvre in tight spots. I keep telling him that modern cars are built with economy and safety as high priorities.
He reckons the best car he ever owned was a 1980 Vauxhall Chevette. He reckoned it was the last car he owned that would fit into his garage! (like the one in the picture below)
Cars have increased in size for safety reasons.
So, I asked, why don`t you sell your Ford Focus, and buy a Chevette? We used the free valuation tool on sell my cars.co.uk only to discover (which I already knew) that the Chevette is now a minor classic and his ageing Focus wouldn’t be enough for even a rusty one. A shame really as it was a good car.
We chatted for a while about the pros and cons of late 20th century cars and he reluctantly agreed that things had moved on and modern cars are a more practical proposition for today’s traffic environment.
“Still want a Chevette I asked?” – “Yes, but no” – on pressing the matter further it seems that Dave wouldn’t venture out of his drive without modern economy and safety features. It’s those crumple zones that make even a small family car too big to fit into his drive.
As traffic has increased cars have had to improve to comply with modern conditions.
Ah! the good old days….
Seriously though.
Why suffer when compact cars will easily fit into tight spaces, and have parking aids built in.
If you’re looking to downsize and reduce your running costs without compromising on usability there’s plenty out there for you. How about a Honda Jazz, Ford Focus or SEAT Ibiza? All achieve high scores for economy and safety.
Enter your car’s details into the valuation tool and see what it’s worth. Then search the web for ‘compact cars’ to see what’s on offer. (Just for fun you understand 🙂
Tempted? – I thought you would be.
Call Brian NOW at Sell My Cars for a quick trouble free sale of your current car and make 2023 the year you cut your cars running costs.
