Many people choose their car based on their peak requirements, rather than their average requirements.<p>I&#x27;ve seen people commute in a minivan every day because the space was useful taking their kids&#x27; stuff back and forth to college a handful of times a year. I&#x27;ve seen people buy SUVs because they tow a boat or a horse box once every six months. I&#x27;ve seen people buying larger cars so they can transport five adults in greater comfort - even though they only need to do that a handful of times a year.<p>Now, it&#x27;s possible that these people would be better served by one car for their everyday needs, hiring different cars for these occasional needs - but most car buyers aren&#x27;t used to behaving that way at the moment.