It is worth noting that the average age of cars in the United States has been going up every year for decades now [1]. Cars continue to get more durable and thus Americans aren't scrapping them at high rates.
In many comparable countries, mandatory inspections/maintenance force older cars off the road and into scrap heaps at a much higher rate - certainly at a higher rate than necessary.
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It is worth noting that the average age of cars in the United States has been going up every year for decades now [1]. Cars continue to get more durable and thus Americans aren't scrapping them at high rates.
In many comparable countries, mandatory inspections/maintenance force older cars off the road and into scrap heaps at a much higher rate - certainly at a higher rate than necessary.
[1] https://www.bts.gov/content/average-age-automobiles-and-truc...