The Spark

the Voice of
The Communist League of Revolutionary Workers–Internationalist

“The emancipation of the working class will only be achieved by the working class itself.”
— Karl Marx

Car Trouble

Nov 24, 2025

The average passenger car on the road is up to 14.5 years old. The average light truck is 11.9 years old.

People keep old vehicles longer because prices are so high, no one can afford a new one. Even used cars are too expensive, with an average price over $31,000 for a 3-year-old car.

But with older vehicles, pricey repairs rack up!