Nearly half say their vehicle is an extension of their personality and self image.
About eight in ten say driving is a key to their sense of independence and freedom.
This glimpse into Americans continued love affair with cars comes from a national survey conducted byAARP Autoin November.
Cars Drive Happiness
Americans have a strong emotional connection to the experience of driving and to cars themselves.
The survey finds one-third of Boomers have given their vehicle a name.
Most Boomers dont entertain the thought of giving up their car.
More than half (57%) believe they will drive the rest of their lives.
Wheres the best spot to sing your heart out?
The survey finds87% say their car is a better place to sing than their shower.
Many already have new auto features, such as Bluetooth technology and back-up cameras.
They scored better on a car maintenance quiz than Gen Xers or Millennials.
Bringing their car to the mechanic takes a toll on Boomers.
The AARP Auto online survey was conducted among 1,511 males and females age 18 and older in November 2017.
Respondents were owners or leasers of a vehicle.
Final data have been weighted to the Current Population Survey.
For more information contact Colette Thayer atCThayer@aarp.orgor Vicki Gelfeld atVGelfeld@aarp.org.
Many leverage it across each phase of their travel journey.
Boomers Have Big Travel Plans in 2020
Boomers are avid travelers with strong buying power.
In 2020, they plan to take 4-5 trips and spend around $7,800.
