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Variable

UK Data Service variable record for:

ONS Opinions Survey, August 2011

Variable Details

VariableM377c_7M7
LabelWhich of these things are, or would be, important to you when buying a car or van?
Question text Looking at this list, which of these things are, or would be, important to you when buying a car or van? Response 7
Responses
1 Comfort 1
2 Costs - purchase/running/resale value/tax/insurance 4
3 Small engine 0
4 Large engine 1
5 Environmentally friendly/low CO2 emissions 2
6 Electric car/van - one thats plugged directly into electrici 0
7 Style/design/image of brand/model 1
8 Interior space/functionality/boot size 2
9 Reliability 25
10 Safety 62
11 Speed/performance 26
12 Features e.g. sat nav; CD player; power steering etc 37
13 Other (Please specify) 1
14 Don t know (Spontaneous only) 0
15 Refusal (Spontaneous only) 0
98 Refusal 0
Sysmiss 975
DisclaimerPlease note that these frequencies are not weighted.
LocationONS Opinions Survey, August 2011
Interviewer InstructionsProbe fully. Code all that apply.
UniverseAdults, aged 16 or over, living in private households in Great Britain.;National
SamplingMulti-stage stratified random sample
Study TypeRepeated cross-sectional study;monthly (up to year 2000), eight cycles per year (up to April 2005), monthly thereafter.
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