Could the car you drive really boost your social life? It could if you choose the right model according to new research into online social networking.
Research published this month by Carcraft, the UK’s longest established used car hypermarket chain, found that many thousands of car owners are joining Facebook groups set up specifically to exchange messages and advice with fellow owners of the same make of car.
Mini Cooper drivers were the friendliest of all, according to the Carcraft survey, with more than 20,000 drivers networking across more than 300 groups.
This shows that cars are not only viewed as a symbol of wealth and status but they are increasingly becoming a crucial part of people’s identity and social life. This is reflected online with large numbers using sites such as Facebook to network with like-minded drivers.
Since it launched four years ago, Facebook has become one of the most popular social networking sites, with more than 61 million active users and countless special interest groups.
The top 10 ‘friendliest’ cars according to Carcraft’s research are: Mini Cooper, Honda Civic, Ford Fiesta, Ford Ka, VW Golf, Renault Clio, VW Polo, Vauxhall Corsa, Toyota Yaris and Audi A3.
What a shame I don’t drive any of these cars. Or is that my problem?
FemaleFirst Jackie Violet