• @manualoverride
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        810 months ago

        Yup, at UK minimum wage 17 year olds would have to work 9 hours a week just to pay for car insurance. Then there is road tax, fuel, MOT, repairs, and buying the car in the first place.

        • @[email protected]
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          fedilink
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          210 months ago

          Yes. Owning a car is a constant expense. For something that gets used a small percent of the day.

          I rent if I ever need a car. The rent by-the-minute schemes near me include charging or fuel, insurance and everything for ~25ct/minute. Ideal for local trips with passengers. Otherwise I bike everywhere in Munich.