The average age of a car at the time it is given up for scrap in the UK is just shy of 14 years. Cars exist in a paradox where they wear out and become uneconom

The average age of a car at the time it is given up for scrap in the UK is just shy of 14 years. Cars exist in a paradox where they wear out and become uneconomical to maintain; the counter point being enthusiasts who can keep cars on the road practically forever. Doing this relies on a steady stream of parts from the same model being scrapped and sold for parts, limited exposure to the elements (slowing the rate of decay) and eventually expensive bespoke replacements.