Younger drivers less assured in car buying and ownership decisions, finds The Motor Ombudsman

Stark generational differences exist when it comes to buying and owning a vehicle with confidence, according to a Censuswide survey of 1,000 UK drivers, commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman.

The findings have been used to develop a series of ‘Car Confidence Barometers’ to illustrate how perceptions shift across different age groups each year.

The research reveals that nearly three-quarters (71%) of Gen Xers are most likely to seek assistance during this process, compared to around 67% of Gen Z and Millennials (Gen Y), and 66% of Baby Boomers, who tend to have more car-buying experience.