One in four motorists claim to love their car more than their partner, new survey finds
A vehicle recycling company and relationship expert has shared why so many motorists keep their cars for longer than their partners.
The vehicle recycler National Scrap Car has found that a quarter of UK motorists admit to feeling more for their car than they do their partner.
In a recent study of 1,000 drivers, 57 percent admitted that they have held on to a vehicle for longer than a relationship.
Dating and relationships expert Clarissa Bloom noted that many drivers form close relationships with vehicles, with one in particular always being a favourite.
She explained: “Humans are prone to growing emotional bonds with their vehicles, especially if it was their first car. It’s often not the vehicle itself, but what it represents.
“It might be their first form of proper freedom, or first financial investment and can hold a lot of memories. We therefore often build that connection between those moments in our lives and the car we drive.”
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Whilst it is controversial for a driver to state they have a stronger relation with their car compared to a partner, some offered explanations explaining why they felt this way.
National Scrap Car found that many motorists called their car loyal and reliable, with others referring to them as a symbol of independence.
A total of 64 percent of those taking part in the survey also stated that their vehicle is a safe space for them to escape problems in life.
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Dorry Potter, car expert at National Scrap Car, described that the bond many owners make with their car means they find it difficult to sell or scrap them.
She added: “Our vehicles have a consistent role in our lives, remaining steadfast while relationships can come and go.
“From the money we invest to the heartbreak in letting a vehicle go, our study has shone a light on how we as Brits value our vehicles.”
With fewer people scrapping cars during 2023, National Scrap Car highlighted that motorists can keep their current car for longer with regular maintenance and care.
A total of 53 percent of drivers claimed that they typically keep cars between four to six years, however the company noted that, when looked after, modern cars can often last a decade and cover up to 200,000 miles without serious issues.
In comparison, the average relationship, which could last a lifetime if also cared for, has typically ended after two years.