After the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a substantial backlog of driving tests to get through.
But it now appears that the waiting list is getting shorter. The DVSA has responded to surging demand by opening up new test slots, and, consequently, we should be seeing more new drivers on public roads in the near future.
If you, or someone you know, is about to embark on a motoring career, then you’ll want to think about how the car itself is going to be obtained. The new market and the used market might appeal for different reasons, and it’s worth looking at the relative merits of both.
With that said, there are several very good reasons that used cars tend to be the more popular choice among newer drivers.
When you shop for a used car, you’re getting a vehicle that’s been thoroughly road-tested, and that’s backed by the expertise of a community whose advice can often be found online. If you opt for a popular model, like a Fiesta or a Corsa, you’ll also enjoy another advantage – whenever you take the car for repairs or maintenance, you’ll be able to be sure that the mechanic is familiar with the vehicle.
When you buy a used car, you’ll have to swallow the losses that come with depreciation, which is at its most acute during the first few months of the car’s time on the road. Buy a used car, on the other hand, and these losses will already have been incurred. The cost of depreciation in the future will be much less steep, and much more easily absorbed.
It’s worth noting, however, that certain cars tend to come with additional costs attached to them. If you intend to travel long distances, you might spend a little extra on something that’s fuel-efficient. If you want to avoid higher insurance costs, you might avoid the performance end of the market.
When you buy new, you’ll be able to choose from the cars that are currently in production. When you buy used, on the other hand, you’ll theoretically be able to choose from every vehicle ever released. Given the sheer variety of what’s on offer, it’s often easy to pick out a model that’s locally available, affordable, and that matches your needs.
Daniel Hall is an experienced digital marketer, author and world traveller. He spends a lot of his free time flipping through books and learning about a plethora of topics.
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