Today, Explained cover image

Today, Explained

How car ownership got so expensive

Apr 17, 2024
25:46
Snipd AI
Exploring the reasons behind expensive car ownership with high prices, insurance rates, and car payments. Discussing factors like distracted driving, advanced tech features, and unethical practices in the auto lending industry. Touching on coping strategies for reducing insurance costs and the financial strain of high car loan interest rates.
Read more

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Car ownership costs surged due to pricey new cars and high insurance rates.
  • Rising car insurance costs stem from inflation, risky driving behaviors, and increased accidents.

Deep dives

Increasing Costs of Car Ownership

Car ownership has become extremely expensive due to the rising prices of new cars, averaging around $48,000, with manufacturers focusing more on luxury vehicles. The costs associated with owning a car, including insurance, gasoline, and repairs, have seen significant increases. For instance, car insurance rates have jumped by 22.2% over the past year, marking the highest increase since 1976.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode