Cars are one of few consumer products with a growing lifespan. Last year, U.S. vehicles’ average age hit a record high of 12.5 years. This may be due to higher prices to buy and maintain a car. WSJ reporter Joe Pinsker joins host Ariana Aspuru to discuss the math behind driving your car until it’s beyond repair. 

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