Drivers 'Do Not Know Age Of Cars'

More than a quarter of drivers in the UK do not know how old their vehicle is, according to a new survey.

The poll carried out by Auto Trader showed that 26% were unable to identify the month or year in which their car was registered.

The research also showed that one in 10 drivers admitted to not being able to tell how old their vehicle is by its number plate.

The cost of used cars depreciates with every month and year off the forecourt, and the company warned drivers may be paying over the odds because they can not tell the age of the car they are buying.

Around one in 10 drivers (12%) believe new cars are released in January, rather than March and September.

Matt Thompson, marketing director at Auto Trader, said the results of the survey showed that British drivers "don't understand the numberplate system".

He said: "Our advice is always to check out our expert guide on our website and do your research before buying a new vehicle, so that you know exactly what you are buying."