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It was a larger proportion than was found in most areas of the country. The figures take into account the net change in the number of cars in use, after allowing for the number taken out of service. The auto industry reports that the retirement rate is accelerating. Currently, people are keeping their cars an average of 5.5 years. At one time it was as high as 9.0 years. A close relationship isi shown between the increase in family income and the increase in car ownership. When there is more money to spend, as in Rappahannock County, people tend to raise their living standards, particularly with respect to the family car. The growth in the auto population has been of benefit to service stations in the local area. Their receipts in the year, for gas, oil, accessories and repairs, reached $389,000, as against the total, five yars before, of $290,000.
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