The bar charts illustrate the results of a 2009 survey about car ownership habits in a European country, focusing on how often people change their cars and the type of cars they usually buy.
Overall, the majority of people replace their cars every five years or more, while very few change them annually. In addition, second-hand cars are by far the most commonly purchased type, whereas only a small minority either buy both new and used cars or do not own a car at all.
Regarding the frequency of car replacement, more than half of the respondents reported that they change their car every five years or more, making it the most common pattern. This is followed by approximately 40% who replace their vehicle every three to four years. In contrast, fewer than 10% change their car every two years, and an even smaller proportion – around 5% – do so every year.
A similar trend can be observed in the second chart. Around 70% of participants stated that they usually buy second-hand cars, whereas only about a quarter purchase new ones. A small group, representing roughly 10%, alternates between new and used cars, while less than 5% do not own a car at all.