Back to School: the Benefits of Having a Car in College

It’s that time of year! Wrapping up summer internships, giving your notice at your summer job, trying to find your way back home after your three months abroad. There is a lot to think about: trying to find a place to live; making sure that you get all your course books; and what you’re going to do about getting around. You’ve experienced all the independence of getting around on your own this summer, the last thing you want to worry about is being stranded at your apartment with that awful roommate whose bed you want to set on fire. The reality is, you need a car! And with all the summer earnings you’ve saved up, you have the means to make that happen. Not sure if this is the right choice for you? Here are five reasons why we think it is:

1.     Convenience

Our first reason is a pretty obvious one: having a car is incredibly convenient while you’re at school. You have the ability to go wherever you want, whenever you want. Run to the grocery store to stock up on ramen as soon as you run out. With a pre-owned SUV, can you imagine how much ramen you can fit in the back? Enough for you and your roommate to last for most of the semester.

2.     Independence

Not like when you were living at home driving mom and dad’s car, now you have the ability to take charge of your life and go and do as you please with a car of your own. In your own little hatchback, you don’t have to wait for the bus to ride downtown, or ask a friend or parent for a ride. No, you are the captain of your own ship, and no one can tell you what to do. 

3.     Friends

Let’s be honest, we all need that friend who has the car. So instead of having to find that friend, be that friend! Sure, you run the risk of attracting mooches as friends; but let’s be honest, that’s better than no friends at all. And think about the potential friends you could make throwing your own tailgate party from the bed of your truck.

4.     Extra Cash

One huge down side to a car is a car payment. We know this can be a real bummer. You really don’t have to bust the bank either with so many options costing less than $10,000. With a car, you can get one of those off-campus jobs that actually pays better than what you make working at the library computer lab. You also have the opportunity to make some money off those mooches who are now your friends. Charge them for rides. Become the Uber of your friend group!

5.     Get Away

Last, but not least, with a car you have the ability to get away for the weekends. Load up with your friends in your sedan and get out of town. This is especially good for those who tend to get a little homesick while at school. With your own car, you never have to miss another family dinner again. Unless your family lives somewhere like Arkansas. In which case, you might want to think about saving your pennies for a plane ticket home.

At the Used Car Supermarket, we have a wide variety of inventory for every student, and options for financing as well. Our vehicles are safe and dependable. You can trust that a vehicle from us will get you wherever you need to go.