(October 25, 2021) The average car will see 30 day trips, 2,496 songs played - and 24 spillages in the typical year, according to research commissioned by Honda. The study of 2,000 motorists revealed the average vehicle will cover 62 miles per week — that’s 3,224 annually — and see three bouts of car sickness while doing so. While a whopping 43 hours will be spent sitting in stationary traffic in total across the year.

One quarter of drivers say they’ve also enjoyed key milestone moments in their beloved car, such as witnessing a child’s first word or making an emotional trip to take offspring to college.

The research was commissioned by Honda in the United Kingdom in line with the launch of the all-new HR-V e:HEV.  Rebecca Adamson, head of Automobile for Honda, said: "Every car plays host to a lot of memories and moments. And they are more than just a mode of transport to many, as they see us through key moments in life.

“As the years progress, the needs and requirements have changed — but the moments that happen within them will always remain familiar.”

The average car is owned for five years with commuting, shopping trips and visiting family and friends the most frequent uses. And the most common conversations to take place in the car include what’s happened through the day, commenting on other driver’s mistakes as well as other vehicles they see on the road.

A third will also discuss what’s for lunch and more than one in five will discuss the day’s events from school with their children.

The most important factors to consider when purchasing a car according to respondents were fuel efficiency, whether it is sustainable for daily use and the way it drives.

Six cars have been owned in total by those polled via OnePoll – with nearly four in 10 admitting they’re due an upgrade.

Parking sensors, a built in sat nav, and a reverse camera were the top things the ideal car would include along with good heating, low emissions and a DAB radio. And of those attracted to a non plug-in hybrid vehicle, saving money on fuel, being environmentally friendly and no need to recharge were the main benefits.

In line with the launch of the next-generation Hybrid SUV from Honda; the all-new HR-V, Honda are offering 48-hour loans to fifty consumers in a campaign called the Real World Review. Consumers are asked to submit their interest to win the test drive opportunity. Successful entrants are subsequently invited to share their reviews and experiences of the car with the world.

On completion of the review of their time spent with the car, consumers will be entered into a prize draw to win an all-new HR-V e:HEV. There will be one lucky winner.

TOP CAR CONVERSATIONS

1. What’s happened throughout the day

2. About other drivers’ mistakes

3. About other cars on the road

4. How fast someone else is driving

5. What’s for tea

6. About what is around you on the road

7. How slow someone else is driving

8. How long it’s taking to get to your location

9. Music

10. How work was

11. The latest TV series

12. How school was

13. Politics

14. Football

15. If you could have gone at a stop