H D1 TS Q06 – Selective High School

Many people buy inexpensive, used cars to save money. However, these vehicles are more likely to break down and often require significant maintenance, including the replacement of key components. As a result, the money saved upfront is frequently outweighed by higher costs over time.

Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the above argument?

Although used vehicles may have cheaper spare parts, the frequency and cost of necessary repairs and maintenance often exceed the initial savings from buying the car. Knowledge of the added long-term expenses of cheap, low-quality vehicles will lead to a decrease in sales of these low-quality cars. Many consumers who purchase cheap, used vehicles will decide to trade them in for more reliable vehicles. Most car purchasers cannot afford the added expense of higher quality, more reliable cars that won’t require maintenance.

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Which of the following, if true, most strengthens the above argument?