People shame me because I don’t have a car mean while they broke as hell and I still got money to myself after I pay my bills

It amazes me that people think you’re crazy if you don’t own a car. Since I left the UK and moved to Australia in 2004, I never bought a car. I have saved and invested tens of thousands dollars based on that one decision. I think the most valuable thing nowadays is owning a brand/trademark and building a business that will be an asset that you can sell eventually. Thanks for your great content

Owning a car doesn't work for your life style... I like your freedom moving to anywhere in the world and being attached to nothing.

Losing access to driving a car was a personal miracle. I’ve been so much happier without it, I live super close to work! I take rideshares here and there or walk places! My friends have been so kind to just simply offer rides in random situations. I LOVE NOT HAVING A CAR! ❤️

Looking forward to car ownership being removed from my life when we ‘leave’. It’s not just the cost, it’s the administration, insurance, maintenance etc etc...

I'm a single man with no kids and i live in the city. My work, supermarket, doctor, etc are all within walking distance of my home. If I'm going on a long distance trip, I'll hire a late model car with all the modcons and no chance of a breakdown. If I'm going somewhere reasonably local, then its walking, bike or rail. I feel freer than i ever did when i had a car. The money I've saved by not owning one has gone towards overseas travel, home renovations and new appliances and furnishings. Shopping sprees or a night out at a great restaurant.....no problem. When i sold my car in 2009, i decided to keep my drivers license in case i wanted a weekend away in a hire car......but really i could do without it. I barely use it. If you don't need a car........just don't have one. You'll be amazed at how good and free you'll feel.

No car for me either. Owning a car is another form of state slavery full of regulations and liabilities that end up owning you. Walking and good public transit is good enough usually. When I need a car, then I prefer to taxi or hire car+driver. I rarely rent, too many potential legal liabilities if there’s an accident.

I did also for similar reasons. I designed my life to live comfortably without a car. First. I obtained employment a few block's in the city I live in from my home. I simply walk to work. If I have to go long distance I ride the bus or take a plane. Second. I no longer have to find a place to park. I don't get stopped by police 5 times a year and asked what I'm doing. Or searched or acussed of crimes like when I was in a car everyday. Or get tickets. No insurance payments. Gas. Maintenance. I save allot of money I can now do thing's and have thing's I couldn't afford before. I luv not having a car.

I grew up in rural Ohio where I needed a car. I lived in other places too where a car was necessary. But like you, I wasn't so happy having a car. Like a TV, I could do without. I just needed to live where having a car was not a requirement, so that is what I decided to start doing. I have not owned a car for about 10 years now. I have not missed it. Here in the Philippines, my cost of transportation is under $10 a month.. so I am amused when people think I should own a motorbike. I plan to live here and in Italy. I could see myself having a nice motorcycle in Italy, but not here. I keep a low profile here, mix and mingle with the locals. I believe it is safer and cheaper that way. I find that depending on our unique situation, certain things work better for us that may not work better for others in their unique situation. It is all about making the best decisions for ourselves. Also not having a car almost guarantees one more exercise. I love that!

owning a car is like walking around with a number on your forehead. The best thing for privacy is to turn your GPS off, pay in cash, and live in a place where there is no public video surveillance.

I live half the year in Arizona and refuse to own a car for the same reasons you described. Sure everyone looks at me like I’m KRAZY. But I don’t care. When you work from home and don’t need to travel everyday, why bother with a car when there’s Uber, Lyft, bike shares, and other services available?

Living in Toronto, I ditched my car. It's cheaper to rent one when needed.

I recently immigrated to America and now live in New York City, and when I visited my cousins in Virginia, I see that people there can't survive without a car. Basically they are at the mercy of their cars. Owning a car used to be freedom to travel anywhere. Now it's endless liabilities, such as monthly payments, maintenance, insurance, taxes, toll fees, gas, and parking. When I do reach financial freedom, I would buy a used Toyota that's 3 years old. At least I get to drive anywhere I want when I need to without worrying about expensive maintenance, repairs, and monthly payments.

Same. No car anymore. Less worries. Less expenses. Walking is fun, you get a better understanding of the city you are in, and I've gotten a lot fitter too! I do like public transport esp. in modern Asian cities, but tend to avoid it in the US.

I've been carless in Houston. It feels nice to walk everywhere and commute with coworkers.

Not having a car started off as a curse now it turns out to be a pure blessing, live with less + avoid stress and save as much money as possible

It seems that all the things some people do that most people consider crazy reap huge benefits from doing that “crazy” thing.

You are so right....not having a car I saved so much money and then invested it. That for me was freedom Wonderful content!

Fair enough dude, I understand your position and especially because you spend so much time in disparate locations, the regulations involved can be too much. That being said, I personally get a lot of enjoyment from the freedom that having a car gives me and I don't care about the social consequences of driving an inexpensive old beater. Having a car gives me the freedom to spur-of-the-moment drive out somewhere beautiful and be all alone in nature or really to just do whatever I want within a given geographical area, and I can't really imagine living without that.

Owning a car has its advantages but it's so damn expensive

I bike to and from work 6 miles a day. Tbh I’m glad I don’t have a car. In my mid twenties rather spend that xtra money on other things besides transportation.

I've had a driver's license since I was 18 and never owned a car. I grew up 30 minutes from Times Square.

I hate cars. I don't want to take care of it. Hate sitting in traffic. I don't even like driving that much. Plan to dump it when i quit work and retire in few years. I can get around with bus/lite rail...

As of now my goal is to move to a city where I don't need a car to get around. I'm tired of living in areas where I need a car or rely on people to get somewhere I need to be and back. Don't get me wrong, a car is good to have as a mode of transportation, but it's still a liability no matter how old or new it is. I've met a lot of people that make payments on cars, including myself regretfully. People work at jobs they hate to pay for crap they can't afford just to impress other people they don't like. It's a vicious cycle I don't want to be apart of.

I’m a petrolhead but I’m replacing my car with electric bike because I’m really straggling to loose weigh

Well, you hit a main nerve with this one! Look at all those comments. I feel the same way about houses. I no longer own a house. Having 'gifted' them to my children. Truly, you don't own a house, it owns you. More so than a car/vehicle. Cars, motorcycles, RV's, boats, airplanes: I own a few of each. It's a hobby for me, so to each his own. If I spent over 200 days a year in hotels, like you do, I would ditch the fleet too.

I love public transportation and walking!! I am 100% with you, create your own status symbol 😜

I don't own a car any longer after my BMW got flooded during Harvey. I live a mile from work and I been investing the money I would be putting in a car and anyways I plan on living abroad soon.

Owning a car is nothing but a hassle.

I agree 100% with you. I realized a couple of years ago that I have a great public transportation system right in front of my house where I can go anywhere I need to go. So to participate in reducing my ecological footprint, I decided not to renew my car lease and get myself a brand new way of life with a BMW. Bus - Metro - Walk. 😂 Most of the savings I'm able to achieve as a result, go's to invest in crypto currencies and precious metals. Thank you for sharing your story.

Yes, here in Southern California, having a car is unfortunately both a necessity and a status symbol. Every person has at least three cars or something like that. People like to show off their fancy cars. I've found that immigrants especially like to do that to prove that they've made it in this country. Everything is also so huge, far, and spread out in this region, especially in the sprawling suburbs, so not having personal transportation is akin to disability. Public transit sucks around here. In fact, it's like that in most places in the US except NYC. That's partly why I want to move there. So many activities within walking distance. Gas prices are surprisingly somewhat cheaper than here. Gas is so expensive here. Buying a car is just a huge waste of money. It depreciates over time. Other than gas, you have to think about insurance, repair, and maintenance. Even more $$$ to be spent. Not to mention having to contribute to the government slavery system through registration, licensing, etc. Oh, and there are tons of ticket-hungry ($$$-hungry) traffic cops around here. Don't forget about always getting stuck in traffic and the potential for more accidents. My dream/goal is to be a seminomad so I won't have to deal with all this nonsense. ;)

I lived with only a bicycle for a year and I enjoyed it, especially since i met friends who also biked that I met with on a daily basis. Not having a car was very nice. We would ride 4-5 miles to the store or to go to a sports bar.

Living in the countryside makes a car essential. It is estimated that 1 in 7 jobs relies on the car industry. Cars are not just a status symbol

This is why I hate my driving lessons. (My instructor is horrible) I always knew from the beginning as a kid that driving ain't the easiest thing to do. Even if you want to buy a car you'll have to wait until your salary is good enough to buy your dream car. Not only that maintenance, rent and returning car loans are a lot of things to think about. Why do I wanna own a vehicle that I have to manage and control all the time? Doesn't matter whether it's an auto or manual car I just want to be stress-free. Why not use public transports there are much cheaper.

I don't have a car either at the present time for the first time 42 years. the problem in the USA with that is that our country is so big and it makes it difficult for those of us who live in the boonies!

I've gone sometimes for years without having a car and instead relied on a bicycle or scooter or just walked. But, I'll admit it: owning a car is very convenient, especially if you have lots of things to do all over the place and if you have children. It's easier to be spontaneous and decide to take a quick trip somewhere or to juggle appointments. I drive a luxury car that is so old now that it's valued at 1 CHF for (wealth) tax purposes. win-win.

I love how he points out that being rich means you're one congressional hearing away from your money getting taxed and taken away. But from what I see here in America, politicians just put hidden taxes on the things we do everyday, we just don't notice it, except for the increase on prices of goods and services.

I own a car. It's paid off but gas runs me about $120-150 a month. Insurance $175 a month and regular maintenance likely another $100 a month. So that's $425 a month total ownership on a paid off regular ole Toyota Camry. I have it mostly because of my son but if it were just me I would be carless.

I buy a 7 year old nice car and keep it till it dies. Most of the cars I have had never depreciate, cheap to fix and tax and no one wants to steal it.

Amen! My thoughts exactly though I hadn’t thought of the keeping up with the Jones’ aspect of it. Great video!

i never bought a car but i have traveled to over 13 different countries on the money i would have spent on the car. Plus if you really want to drive you can always get a license and lease a car or hire someone to drive for you. For me a car would be a hassle because i travel alot.

1) You live in a city? 2) Is there a bus stop in walking distance from your house? 3) Is your workplace accesible by transit? Then you don't need a car. Just use public transport. That one time you visit someone in a transit desert suburb you can take a taxi. That one time you visit someone in the middle of nowhere you can use car share. (Or just ask the person you're visiting to pick you up.) Honestly even if I was billionare I wouldn't stop taking public transit. It is awesome being on a vehicle someone else is driving, with leg room (a lot of of the time you can even get up and walk around) wheezing past others on your dedicated lane. They have to pay insurance, fuel, taxes and repairs. They have to constantly pay attention to the road/street/highway/stroad. They are constrained to a tinny seat. And they are stuck in soul crushing traffic. While sitting there acquiring 12 different mental illnesses; you, who has only paid a few bucks, go past them at speeds they are barred from achieving by the laws of nature and humans.

I live in the metro DC area and am definitely looked at weirdly for not having a car. I am asked regularly and find that people stereotype you. I've had one all of my life and these four years have been so liberating without.

All facts. Great points

Yes, having a car and having to spend hours in stress inducing traffic (especially here in California) is a drain.

I was an avid believer a car wasn't important. I had my needs covered. Many of my friends don't even have driver's licenses. Then I got a car. Even if I don't use it often, it was a bit of an an epiphany. It's like a 144Hz monitor- you don't need it. 60Hz is fine. Then you experience a decent car, and suddenly everything seems different. The world becomes more open. You can still use all the great public transportation, but then you can hop in and go on a trip. I enjoy long distance driving, and I never drink, so perhaps that makes it worth it for me. Most US cars are way too big, clunky, and fuel chugging though. I switched countries. You sell off the car or lug it across the ocean along with the rest of your stuff.

BICYCLE! 🚲

Always enjoy your advice and insight. I have a car right now but understand your reasons.

I agree completely and have been living in San Juan PR without a car for 4 years. Minimalist lifestyle and investing has been paying off 👍🏼, literally.

The maintenance costs and lost time, insurance, fees and depreciation was enough for me to walk away. Better health now.

Driving a car takes attention and concentration even if you are an experienced driver. My parents always told me when I was learning to drive decades ago "The first rule is pay attention so you do not hit anyone or anything. " You cannot type a message or write with a pen on paper and concentrate on guiding the car at the same time. I totally agree that it is more efficient to have someone else drive the car while you read and respond to emails.

Great video - exactly why I also don’t own a car 🚘

I completely share your views on having a car. As a resident of a midwest city I'm looked down at for not having a car. I have spent a few thousand dollars on having a couple of nice bicycles. This is sometimes met with confusion and ridicule by people who don't understand. I desperately want to accomplish what you have done. I went to Real Estate school, but didn't get my license because the market had collapsed and I didn't have a car. Most employers will not hire anyone without a car. They use code words like "reliable transportation". My city has experienced some growth in the past few years, and there is construction of lots of new condos. I want to find a good Real Estate mentor who can answer questions and help me make a road map of what to do. Thanks.

A lot of good points even if someone does not agree with every single one of them, or as we know -- everyone is different and has different needs.

Andrew, I agree with you 1000% !!! Especially with the NOMAD lifestyle. I spent 22 years in the U.S. Military and overseas we hardly ever needed a car. My wife is from the Philippines and the cost comparison of owning versus renting and public transportation in the Philippines is a no brainer. We hire a car and driver most of the time and have met some really fantastic people, "NETWORKING" it's great.

If the avg. capital gains on $40k in EM over a couple of years are that big a deal, you probably shouldn't afford a car of that value in first place. $4k Corollas also do the job.

Even without being a nomad buying new cars has to be insane and completely financially illogical. Unless you buy a hypercar which may go up in value (if u dont drive it often defeating the whole point of the thing) then ur car - which is kept outside most of the time in the weather - WILL go down in value. You would't leave ur expensive jewellery outside even if nobody was around to steal it. It would just get ruined. Yet people are willing to cough up $100,000 on a pick up just for perceived luxury on hauling some hogs to market. Buying owning running a car is basically saying Im happy to toss away my money irrespective how much or little I use it. Only get one if u need it and cheaper the better

Lol! I live in southern California and drive an Audi convertible. The lease comes due in February. I'm not replacing it cuz there's no other car out there that I like, and this model's being discontinued. Plus, I have access to three other cars (husband's/son's/mum's) if I REALLY need to drive myself somewhere.

I absolutely agree with not having a car in Europe...its so nice to walk around and absorb the community and in Serbia Cargo is so cheap its crazy PLUS no parking anyways...so win win...

I agree with your reasoning about cars but what about owning a house. Some might argue than owning a house is expensive and a hassle. What are your views about that?

I so totally agree. Driving a car in an urban area is STRESSFUL! Driving a luxury car in an urban area is TWICE AS STESSFUL because it is difficult to keep it from getting damaged! Not to mention all the paperwork and bureaucracy and local ordinances you have to dance around and spend time with. Here is the best status symbol ever: BEING HAPPY

I lived a year in Thailand and had no car or scooter, only walked, taxi, or bus.

Totally agree with another comment here. By having property in various countries, you are actually doing the same as having a car. My commitment to my 10 properties became a burden for me and restricted my time and freedom a lot more than owning a car. Although the properties were managed, I was still responsible for their upkeep, maintenance, taxes to name a few things. Over the last 12 months, I have managed to sell 6, 3 are almost sold and the final one will go on the market within the next 2 months. Shortly after I will be looking to liquidate my remaining assets and retire from all commitments and responsibilities that don’t benefit me and move to the Far East. I’m 44 and am done with the police state many if not all, so called first world, free countries claim they aren’t. Whereby, if you step out of line, you will be faced with a fine or criminal offence for things that wouldn’t even warrant a second look in most civilised countries.

“What if something is too far to walk?” That’s why I own a bicycle. “What about groceries?” Ever heard of racks and panniers?

A perfect saying,In reality the car owns you,On the other hand,Without cars it would put alot of people and businesses out of business.🔧

Im 14, and i know having a car is not a necessity. My parents can bring me down and manipulate me however they want, but i know i am not getting a car. No matter how far i have to go. I have a bike and thats all i will need.

1. My eyesight is too poor for driving 2. Vehicle costs too expensive 3. Bad for the environment 4. Don't want to be in that situation of being at fault in an accident especially if a fatality is involved 5. Not healthy, rather get an exercise I don't have a driver's license so legally I can't operate a car anyway.

The thing is, most other countries are such that you don't need a car. The US is such that, if you don't live in a big city, you need a car. In the 1950s or so, having a car was no big deal financially. Since then, there's insurance, regulations, gas, etc. so that today owning a car is expensive.

I like your thinking Andrew. I was thinking about moving to a car-as-a-service / lease plan model, but might evaluate the no-car option after watching this!

When I go to Europe I completely agree the public transport is awesome almost everywhere and there is no need for a car when I am there I don't miss my car at all I even forget that I own a car. But honestly in Mexico it is necessary the public transport sucks, only in Mexico city it is more or less good. I also tried to walk in the U.S. from my sister's house to a Walmart (15 minute walk) and I was the only person walking, police stopped me and asked me what I was doing and my sister found me when I was like 5 minutes away from the Walmart and yelled at me and asked my if I was crazy that she told me to grab her daughter's car of I was going out (first and last time I walk in the U.S.)

I’m 31, haven’t owned a car until 1 year ago. You’re so dependent on other people without one and you’re inherently limited in what you can do. Want to grab lunch with someone out of town? Go to a cinema/gym/swimming pool/whatever out of town? Got to go visit a client for work? Looking for new potential employers? Maybe you can cycle there, maybe public transport hopping will get you there. But that’s the problem: maybe. Want to drive your kids to school, soccer practice, etc? Where’s the control in giving up a car? Taking public transport, cab rides, ride hailing services, relying on others to ride you around offers you even less control. It’s baffling that you’re overlooking this. If you’re living in a 500m radius from your home you can obviously do without a car. Taking 1 dollar cab rides in Georgia as a substitute for having a car is not representative for the average use case.

Bottom line: You don’t enjoy cars. You care more about the glasses you wear than you would a car. An automobile is a life accessory, just like the clothing you wear and the apartment you own in another city. Why don’t you just wear jeans and t-shirts every where? The arguments you use don’t gel with reality, unless you don’t like cars. If you want to save money, stay in one place, don’t travel, work from your computer out of a single small apartment in a cheap area of a low cost foreign city. A car can very easily be luxury item, and a fashion accessory, just like a nice watch, good clothing, and an upscale restaurant. Just because an automobile does not interest you, does not make them unecessary, nor a difficult proposition. Cars are only a problem for you, not other people, and only because you have no interest in them. By owning a car, you are never at the mercy of someone else to move around freely. Unless you are in a large city with great public transportation, you must arrange for transportation yourself. How flexible are you if you want to go somewhere? Call a cab? Hire a private car? Ride a bus? I enjoy going where and when I want, without having to call someone to come and get me, then take me there because I can’t get there myself. I recently took a trip during the lockdown to visit friends and family. Four different states, several cities and towns. Couldn’t do it with a bus, nor train, or airline. Using public transportation would not have been possible at all. Hiring a car would have been prohibitive. I own properties in two countries, and have cars at both locations. The ease and flexibility that I move around in both locations is due to owning my own transportation. If I disliked cars like Andrew, life would be much more difficult, and much of my traveling that I do would be close to impossible. You don’t have to own a car to survive, but then again, don’t think a car won’t provide a huge enhancement to your mobility either. Andrew doesn’t need a car because he limits his lifestyle to depending on others for his primary transportation needs, and accepts a lower class and comfort during his travels because of this. A perfect example are his trips with the agents looking a properties. He is generally crushed into a tiny uncomfortable econobox (like the fiat 500 in Montenegro) for hours on end to visit these places. There are places where it is not practical to own a car, but europe is not one of them. Many countries are reachable in a single days drive, often faster than flying or taking the train. If the world was truly like Andrew says, there would not be any need, or place for a private car. Fortunately, for the auto owning public, Andrews world, is only his world, and not ours. We live in the real world, where in most cases, cars are not only a convenience, but often a necessity.

Honestly I feel like it’s such a waste of space and money owning a sedan for 5 people when I’m single and without children, I wish there was another option for one that’s safe and affordable, I considered the Renault for one but it cost more than a regular car and it doesn’t even have windows or A/C! For now i just walk everywhere and take cabs, and working on an office i feel it’s the best option to say healthy. I very much agree with everything you just said and sometimes I do feel bad because other people buy this great cars as a symbol of success and I do feel behind, if only I could invest that money to make it worth it

Great answer!

Everything you said. no more, no less.

Electric scooter! Works wonders in London (even though they banned them, all the while introducing "clean air" charges).

Thanks for this video. It really inspired me to never own a car again. The last two cars I've owned did not end too well. One was stolen. And recently my current car was damaged in my street by some knucklehead and ran off without leaving a note. This goes to show that someone out there will eventually hit and ruin your car at some point. So no more cars for me. Life is better without it.

Plain and simple, a car is an expensive liability.

I have got all around Reykjavik and Seattle for the last 7 years with no car and it has saved me a small fortune and I am in top shape from using public transit and all the walking involved .

he's right, not just cars 70% of what you purchase creates problems

I get it 100% the same way!

I like having a car. I don't like taxis or Uber style transport, I don't like having to talk to strangers, for fear of appearing rude, or waiting for them to turn up. I like having a car to go shopping for the weekly food etc, because it is difficult if you have to get a taxi or use public transport. Also you can pick up other things more easily if you have your own car. For me it is a convenience. I don't have a new car though, I bought the one I have now 16 years ago. It is worth very little in the market, but it is very reliable and I don't spend much on it. It is only insured for third party risks. I don't do many kilometres in it, but I would miss being able to just jump in it and go at a moment's notice. I also like the occasional trip into the countryside or the beach.

Absolutely agree. But it doesn't work in most of North America, where you have to be owned by everything you have - by your family, by your property, by your car...

There is definitely a stigma to using public transportation here in the US (outside of NY, SF, etc). When you see a person taking the bus, there is an assumption tha they're poor.

If you’re in cities, cars are a liability. If you are not, they’re a necessity. I too prefer to invest in stocks, not cars.

Contemplating returning mine. ❤ I enjoyed life more when I Walked 😊

I totally agree with your thought process for not owning a car and this is exactly why I don't have one.

I agree with every-single word you said...

Why I don't own a car for health reasons. 1. I'm almost legally blind, with incurable glacoma. At night I can only see the road with high beams on, during rain storms, I'm driving blind through puddles! Why I don't drive for expenses Car has hidden costs, oil change, repair, tire replacement, car insurance, gasoline. Why I don't drive because of other people 1. Someone who don't have a car always asking for a ride or to borrow your car 2. Someone could have drugs on them and you get blamed for what they had on them. Irrespective of you didn't know or was against it. 3. If you runover someone that's a big problem that can become a bite into your life, possibly ruin it. Car Drama is So Unworth it's problems, so ride the bus or get on a bike.

This is definitely one of the things I really dislike about America. I love in a suburb of the largest city in one of the least populated states. There is no option to not have a car. There is no real public transport and the cost of Lyft is cost prohibitive. Walking is also not really an option because there are very few places to walk, just a grocery store and a few fast food places. I do enjoy driving but when I have to drive ALL the time it takes away much of that joy. I also really enjoy walking places but now I need to drive to walksomewhwrr which is just silly. In my case I solve this problem by going with reliable 10+ year old cars.

Great video, definitely good for thought as I hear retirement and want to move abroad, I was wrestling with the thought of what do I do about my car and transportation when I move, now I know, thanks to you, NO CARRRR!!!

i do the same, living in China for 7 year,s and hong kong for 16 year's = no need a car.

No gas, no insurance, no repairs, no accidents, no payments, no parking issues, no tickets, no worries.

I would take a $600-$700 bicycle over a car thank you very much.

Fully support you not having a car, great job!

I can't imagine not owning a car. A lot of the decision has to be based on where one lives. I would imagine that owning a car in a major metropolitan area could be more trouble than it's worth. However living in a suburban or rural area where public transportation is limited or nonexistent changes everything.

What about a private jet? Better to own or rent?

It depends where you live and the climate. If its cold and the public transit comes every hour if you lucky. You really need a car for work. I love biking, but you have to pick your streets so you don't interfere with traffic. I only own a used pick up truck for work and most likely will be selling my collector car, which I only paid 1500 bucks for.. hehe.

Love all your videos and advice, keep fighting the good fight 😊

Yes, exactly. Walking is meditative which helps as a business person..I don't want to lose my driving skills but yes, I don't want to deal with parking and maintenance fees...you as a true nomad, yeah what happens to your vehicle when you're away...scary thought... good job 👍