Older cars in Italy: nearly 11 million haven't changed their vehicle in over 15 years.

There are approximately 10.7 million Italians who still drive cars registered before 2010. This figure clearly emerges from the recent research conducted by mUp Research on behalf of Facile.it and which highlights a significant presence of very old vehicles on Italian roads .

The phenomenon is more widespread in the South and among the over 65s

Analyzing in detail, the percentage of owners of vehicles over 15 years old reaches 43% in the Southern regions and the Islands , with a peak of 50% among drivers between the ages of 65 and 74. If we also include vehicles over 7 years old, the figure rises further, reaching as many as 26 million Italians .

Why don't you change your car?

The main reason that keeps Italians from changing their car is surprisingly simple: 59.4% believe that their car still runs perfectly well . This belief is most widespread in the North West ( 65.3% ) and North East ( 63.3% ) regions.

In second place we find economic difficulties , which affect 25.8% of those interviewed , a percentage which rises to 32.6% in the South and on the Islands and mainly affects the young age group between 18 and 24 ( 31.9% ).

Another reason, linked to frequency of use, concerns 11.5% of cases : those who drive little or mainly use public transport tend not to perceive the need to replace their vehicle. This phenomenon mainly affects large cities and the 65-74 age group ( 22.4% ).

Old cars and car insurance: how much does the policy cost?

A car's age also directly affects the cost of its auto insurance policy. According to Facile.it, a 10-year-old vehicle pays an average annual premium of €359 , a figure that progressively increases to €421 for a 14-year-old vehicle , a 17% increase in just four years .

Possible solutions to encourage the renewal of the car fleet

The widespread presence of older cars has significant implications for road safety and environmental sustainability . Targeted economic incentives, awareness-raising policies, and tax breaks could represent concrete solutions to encourage drivers to choose safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles.

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