Decide to Buy a New Car [Infographic]

Did you know that to date 3,821,728 cars have been sold in the US in 2012? In 2011, dealerships sold about 12.8 million new cars in total which represented a 2.4 million increase in new car sales compared to 2010. For 2012, car sales are expected to pass the 14 million mark.

There are manifold reasons why there has been an increase in car sales: For one, the global economic climate seems to have relaxed and economies are starting to slowly pick up slowly again, although the market is not at the level of before 2008. Another simpler reason is that many cars in the US are old. The average truck on US roads is almost 11 years old and in the past surveys have shown that owners hold on to their cars for seven to eight years or longer.


Buying a car can be a job within itself. With hours of research, days of car hunting at dealerships and countless test-drives – it is one of the most important purchases next to buying a house. Today’s infographic gives a unique view into the demographics of today’s auto industry and a few tips when dealing with salesmen.

I have lucked out with the car I have. This summer after an outrageous repair quote, I was almost sure I would have to go car shopping. Luckily the dealership was just trying to rip me off (not surprised) and I got it fixed for a fraction of the price. I did learn this summer that my care won’t last forever. It is over a decade old now and may only have a few years left. I’ve watched so many friends and family members search for the right car – always taking them months or even years to find one. For me, the two most important things in a vehicle is that it must represent my personality and be able to keep up with my lifestyle. I understand why people take such precious time picking out their new ride.

Now that the American car companies are back on their feet, a ton of quality vehicles are being produced in our country. I’m a sucker for the Japanese models, but in a year or two I’ll leave no stone unturned. [AutoComparison.com]


Buying a New Car - An infographic by AutoComparison.com