Owning a car is a rite of passage; it’s like ordering a beer when you turn 18. You’ve been waiting for years to get the chance and finally, it’s here and it’s incredible.

That’s how most of us feel when we first pass our driving test. Driving is like a drug and you can’t get enough, but the intensity does start to fade away after a while. Still, unlike other obsessions, we continue to do it week in week out. Losing a car is like losing a limb to some people.

For others, the realisation has finally hit home and if you’ve been thinking about selling up, have a look at some of the lifestyle pros underneath.

Less Stress

Driving is supposed to make life easier but it often adds to the tension. One minute you’re cruising along without a care in the world and the next a motorist cuts you up. Do you take a breath and collect your thoughts before reacting? Nope, you honk on the horn and scream obscenities until your blood pressure hits the roof. With no car, there is no need to worry about road rage. Even selling up is straightforward with Saxton 4×4. Whichever way you look at it, cortisol is going to be the big loser, not you.

Better Health

Mental health is the key, but physical well-being has a role to play too. Obesity rates are skyrocketing year after year and we as a society are getting unhealthier and it’s beginning to impact everyone. Your car has a lot to answer because it ingrains a lazy attitude within your head. “Don’t walk,” it says, “drive instead.” Driving is quicker and easier. Of course, the body doesn’t get the same work out from sitting behind the wheel. By scraping your motor, you’ll have to do more physical exercise. Even if you use public transport, you’ve got to get there in the first place.

Fewer Money Troubles

Although it’s paper, money doesn’t grow on trees. Unfortunately, there is never enough of it to go around and there’s a good chance you’ll have problems at some point. When you do, it’s essential to shed the fat and keep the stuff that is necessary. For some reason, a car seems to fall into the latter category even though you can get by fine without one. As a result, families struggle to make ends meet while forking out a fortune on petrol and maintenance costs. Cashing in on it will relieve a lot of the pressure.

Time Saver

Do you live in the city? For those that do, owning a car is pointless at times. Forget about the stress and the money, and focus on the time instead. Sitting in traffic is inevitable, especially during the rush hour at 5pm in the evening. And, even when the lanes are moving, everything goes at a snail’s place. Plus, finding a parking spot is like spotting a needle in a haystack. In the city, there are plenty of things to do with your spare time; so why waste it in a jam or cruising around for a parking space?