I think a good comparison is that in some parts of North America it's a given that you 'need' a truck to be able to do anything related to DIY or maintaining yo

I think a good comparison is that in some parts of North America it's a given that you 'need' a truck to be able to do anything related to DIY or maintaining your home, or even to be able to live in more remote locations. Where as in Europe people just make do with whatever compact car they have, and if they need to carry more stuff rent a trailer or pay for delivery.