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Vietnamese families increasingly decline buying cars
In Vietnam, a growing number of households are opting not to purchase automobiles even when they have sufficient income. The main reasons cited are the high upfront price and the ongoing expenses such as insurance, maintenance, parking fees and registration, which many families view as outweighing the benefits.
Families also note that cars are often used only sporadically—sometimes just a few trips per week—while most daily needs (schools, markets, workplaces) are within walking distance in densely populated cities. Urban congestion, limited parking and short travel distances make private car use less convenient than expected. Additionally, cars lose value quickly after purchase, leading many to consider them a poor financial investment compared with alternatives like real‑estate or savings.
The rise of ride‑hailing and other mobility services provides a practical substitute, allowing households to allocate the money they would have spent on a vehicle to investments, travel, children's education or home improvements.
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Cars depreciate quickly after purchase, making them a poor investment compared with assets like real estate. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Some families view car ownership as tying up capital that could earn returns elsewhere. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Families question whether car usage frequency justifies the cost, noting many cars are used only a few times per week. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Many families in Vietnam are choosing not to purchase cars even when they have enough money. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Families prefer to allocate funds to other goals such as investment, travel, education, or home upgrades instead of buying a car. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] Urban congestion, limited parking and short distances to amenities reduce the convenience of owning a car. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] High purchase price and ongoing costs such as insurance, maintenance, parking, and registration deter families from buying cars. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn
- [● 2 SOURCES] The availability of ride‑hailing and other transportation services offers a practical alternative to car ownership. cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn