Why the $25,000 car is going extinct

Re:Why the $25,000 car is going extinct by aembleton on Monday June 30, 2025 @06:01AM (#44421402)

Its more expensive with the cost of labour in the UK to keep a car going, especially once it starts needing welding. We apply a lot of salt to the roads in the winter so after 20 years most cars will need welding work.

Second hand cars are also cheaper in the UK compared to other countries because we're right hand drive so there aren't as many markets that they can be exported to second hand.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why the $25,000 car is going extinct by BanterTrouble on Monday June 30, 2025 @06:21AM (#44421527)

I live in the UK. Cars aren't that cheap (at least for something half decent), labour costs are dependant on what is being done. While the roads do get salted, rust is more dependant on the vehicle model. Also there are preventative measures you can take that aren't that expensive again rust.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why the $25,000 car is going extinct by aembleton on Monday June 30, 2025 @06:27AM (#44421560)

I found this video informative about this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjMyx24pxTo

He's a second hand car dealer in Stockport and has experience of selling cars in Spain and in California.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Why the $25,000 car is going extinct by BanterTrouble on Monday June 30, 2025 @06:32AM (#44421584)

I will watch tonight. I used to live in Spain. Buying a vehicle there is weird.

[ Parent | on HN ]