In our lives, we need a mode of transportation that will bring us to places. Nowadays, people are saving up for cars that could bring to and fro school and even work. Yet, what is it with these vehicles that makes us giddy whenever we see one?

That Thing Called Cars

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.

Back when I was younger, I would dream of own a car of my own. Whenever I was sent to school by my aunt in the morning, I’d usually ride our family car and look at the other cars with the school’s parking lot. This little girl would always wonder when would she be able to drive her own.

Then the day came when I became of legal age and obtained my driver’s license. At first, it was a breeze and an enjoyable thing to do. But when I came back to the metro, everything felt worse. The sound of the car horns was quite irritating and traffic is everywhere. It’s as if you cannot avoid it!

Little by little, I let go of that dream. One day, Uber and Grab became available in the Philippines. They gave me more reason not to own my own vehicle.

Why?

It’s quite easy to have a car when you just book their service. You don’t have to think about your gas or parking. Just in a few taps someone will fetch you and drop you off to your destination. Not only you save money on gas and parking but you are also giving these drivers a chance to earn since some of them are full time partners.

Buy or Rent?

Which one to pick?

Most would prefer buying their own cars because it’s efficient and would save you a lot of money. However, others think that renting is way cheaper because you do not have to worry about sending it to the casa or let alone, the maintenance a car requires.So far, this is one of the most tedious questions up to date.

Personally, I would still buy my own car but it would years into the future. As you see, in the Philippines, it’s quite easy to go to places when you have your own vehicle. Public transport here could be quite disappointing. Trains would always be full. Hailing cabs or taxis the traditional way can cause you a massive headache. Jeepneys and buses may not pass the your destination hence, you’ll be spending more just for fare.

Yet, here’s a table that would show pros and cons in buying or renting a car.

These are just a few ideas about buying or renting a car. It will still be up to you if you will buy your own. However, if you have an old car and planning to sell it, just visit Cars.com and they have so many options for you. It enticed me to buy my own but I told myself, not now but in the future.

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. Car photo is theirs. Photo background in the banner is from Pexels.

So what are your thoughts about cars?