How many cars do you have in your household?
8 years ago
For some people, having a car is crucial in order to take their kids to school, do the weekly groceries or commute to work.
For others, a car isn’t a necessity, but more of a convenience purchased to use for outings on the weekends or the occasional IKEA trip(!).
In your household, how dependent are you on your car(s)? Do you live far away and need a car for every family member, or do you live in the city and have no need for a car?
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Around the world, we’re eager to hear how many cars Houzzers have in their household, so please vote in the poll below and tell us more about what you use your car for in the comment section!
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