tokens: People are now able to overcome long distances in a short amount of time Nowadays the automobile is one of the most significant forms of transportation in everyday life . Many people own cars and use them daily, which clearly shows how important they are . Generally speaking, I definitely agree with the statement that cars have improved modern life, for several reasons . Firstly, people are now able to overcome long distances in a short amount of time, which leads to numerous advantages . For example in relationships . Many people are now able to maintain relationships over great distances because they can visit each other regularly by using their vehicle . From my personal experience I recall that my car has always been a great help to see my childhood friends very often although I lived in another city . I was also able to establish a relationship with a man living 89 kilometers away . Thanks to my car we could see each other at the weekends and are still a happy couple today . Without my automobile we would probably not have been able to develop a relationship . In addition, cars increase the chance of employment because people are able to drive to work and can work further away from home . Furthermore, they are more flexible . My father for example has always been working all around Germany and because of that earned more money . He used his car to drive to the other end of the country, worked there during the week and came home for the weekend . If he had no car, he wouldn't be able to see his family at the weekends so for him his automobile is a great benefit - not only in financial but also in social terms . Finally, the automobile allows people to travel more often and thus get to know the world . If people do not own cars they are likely to stay in their hometown or village most of their life . They are mainly using public transport and are thus limited in accessing certain areas . There are still places in nearly every country in the world that cannot be reached by public transportation and can only be visited by car . As a result, people who own a vehicle have greater access to more places and will see more of the world . In conclusion, the above stated reasons clearly outweigh the fact that cars cause a lot of pollution because they provide flexibility, which is important in nearly all areas of life . Travelling, social life and employment are highly dependent on the flexibility of a person and there is nothing in the world that makes more flexible than an own car .