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More Than 80 Percent Of Americans Can’t Afford New Cars (jalopnik.com)
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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Well there's that and the fact that if you're a tradesman --or woman, or whatever-- having a truck or van can be pretty crucial to your ability to make a decent income.

I currently have a company vehicle, but for years, prior to my current position and when I was a contractor, I was obliged to own my own truck or van for very basic practical reasons.