Cars Being Manufactured with a Shorter Shelf Life
According to CAP Automotive, the decreasing shelf life of cars is now costing motorists more than ever before. Compared to new vehicles around 30 years ago, the shelf life of vehicles today are significantly lower, even though we now have more advanced and improved technology.
CAP new car expert David Saville said: "As Ford roll out their latest generation Fiesta – and Volkswagen bring out their latest Golf –you can't help feeling like it's only two minutes since the previous generation was introduced in each case”.
Saville states that the reasons behind the decreased life spans of new vehicles are due to the influence of far eastern manufacturers, who developed a policy of reintroducing newer vehicles more rapidly than the competition in their attempt to sell in European markets. Another factor is the tougher emission standards that manufacturers are rapidly trying to meet the European standards. Motorists themselves contribute to the increasing need for change as they are trying to choose cars that will cost them less in CO2 emissions. Saville also says that the benefits of having plenty of ever improving choice on the market, does not compensate for the amount motorists are paying.
For more information visit the CAP website.
CAP new car expert David Saville said: "As Ford roll out their latest generation Fiesta – and Volkswagen bring out their latest Golf –you can't help feeling like it's only two minutes since the previous generation was introduced in each case”.
Saville states that the reasons behind the decreased life spans of new vehicles are due to the influence of far eastern manufacturers, who developed a policy of reintroducing newer vehicles more rapidly than the competition in their attempt to sell in European markets. Another factor is the tougher emission standards that manufacturers are rapidly trying to meet the European standards. Motorists themselves contribute to the increasing need for change as they are trying to choose cars that will cost them less in CO2 emissions. Saville also says that the benefits of having plenty of ever improving choice on the market, does not compensate for the amount motorists are paying.
For more information visit the CAP website.
