Is It Necessary to Buy a Car If You Don't Drive Often?

[OKayden]

For ordinary consumers, it is not necessary to buy a car because cars are meant to improve quality of life. If the car is not used frequently after purchase, then there is absolutely no need to buy one. Long-term non-use has significant impacts: When a vehicle is parked for a long time, the engine oil is prone to oxidation, which in severe cases may corrode mechanical parts; the car battery inevitably self-discharges when the vehicle is not started, leading not only to severe power loss over time but also shortening the battery's lifespan; prolonged parking can cause the vehicle's oil seals to age and leak; since tires are made of rubber, prolonged pressure on one spot can cause the part in contact with the ground to shrink and deform. If parked under poor conditions, tires are also prone to blowouts, posing a significant threat to travel safety. Vehicle depreciation: The longer the time, the higher the depreciation rate of the vehicle. Cars are consumables, and the vast majority of vehicles begin to depreciate from the first day they are driven.