Vehicles predating the 2001 model year made up more than 28.3%of all vehicles on the road during the first quarter of 2014, whichwas the highest percentage since 2009.

According to Experian Automotive's most recent Automotive MarketTrends analysis, the top model year 2000 and older vehicle makesand models were the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, HondaAccord, Toyota Camry, Ford Ranger and Honda Civic.

“Auto companies have been seeing the benefits from consumerscoming back to market due to pent up demand following therecession. However, it's clear that more and more consumerscontinue to drive older-model vehicles,” said Melinda Zabritski,Experian Automotive's senior director of automotive credit.

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