Norfolk is a central city in the Hampton Roads area and impacts how individuals in this area drive. Most individuals, even those who work close to the downtown area, drive through other cities for work, shopping, medical services, or visiting relatives. This leads to many short urban trips combined with highway driving distances.

The combination of stop and go driving with highway style driving creates constant stress on brakes, tires, suspension, and cooling systems, which can be problematic for older cars that are nearing the end of their reliable life.

In addition to the various types of commuting patterns in Norfolk, there are some built in choke points. Tunnels and bridges restrict the flow of traffic through narrow corridors, thus causing traffic to become congested periodically. This constant congestion impacts the transmission and engine components of cars driven during rush hour.

When older neighborhoods in Norfolk have older street grids and there is limited street parking, alley access, and old driveways, these factors come together to create a city where minor vehicle issues can turn into regular daily interruptions. In some instances, it is not the breakdown itself that is the tipping point, but rather the hassle that results from having a broken vehicle taking up space, blocking access, and causing increased concern among neighbors, landlords, and property managers.

Costs associated with owning a vehicle are also a factor in this equation. Just like many localities throughout Virginia, Norfolk assesses a personal property tax on a person’s vehicles. This tax creates a significant decision point for an individual who either has an infrequently driven vehicle or has upcoming costs associated with costly repairs or an unmarketable vehicle needing to be insured and inspected.

In addition to the personal property tax imposed on a vehicle, Virginia requires the annual safety inspections of vehicles, adding yet another decision point to the equation; either invest additional money in a car that fails to pass the safety inspection or sell the vehicle before putting more money into repair costs.

The coastal environment of Norfolk is another important aspect of the decision making process. A large amount of water in the form of tidal flooding is associated with this area, and vehicles exposed to water are very susceptible to damage from this exposure. Even if a vehicle is still operating, flooding damage can result in corrosion, and the electrical components of the vehicle may develop further problems down the road.

The impact of the wear from commuting, the associated costs with vehicle ownership, and the environmental risk associated with living in Norfolk all contribute to the continual flow of used cars available for purchase and provide a constant source of vehicles that individuals are trying to remove from their possession.

Virginia Car Buyers creates a solution for the residents of Norfolk to easily sell their vehicle. Instead of working with private sellers, being in competition with other sellers for the same buyer, or being left to wonder if any dealership will be interested in an older vehicle, residents can simply request a quick offer from Virginia Car Buyers, schedule the pickup of their vehicle, and receive payment when picking up the vehicle, regardless of whether the vehicle runs perfectly, needs repairs, or will not start at all.