Cars liberate us rather than enslave us

It is hard to imagine any modern society without cars, Whether it is an old truck driven by a lumberjack, or a celebrity's newest Ferrari, cars are now a permanent feature in our lives. Nonetheless, in my opinion, despite constant use, people have not become enslaved by their vehicles, but rather liberated.
To begin with, cars are more convenient than public transport. Commuting by train or bus means having to come to the bus stop on a specified time, waiting there, sometimes in a piercing cold, being aware of delays, and, finally, spending the journey in a company of noisy and usually unpleasant smelling people. Passing such overcrowded bus in a comfortable car, with air conditioning and music you like - not the noise teenagers play from their phones - surely is more tempting than using public transport.
Secondly, you can go anywhere you want by a car. For instance, a car can cross long distances, but it is unlikely that it will take you to the exact place you want; the passenger still has to commute from the train station to their destination. It is also impossible to walk or cycle hundreds of kilometers. If you drive a car, neither the distance, nor the location is a problem anymore.
Thirdly, by owning a car you are no longer dependent on others. There is no need to pay for a ticket or to ask someone for a ride. Moreover, time is no longer an obstacle - by driving yourself you can go to the chosen place even in the middle of the night, which is not the case when relying on someone else.
In contrast, there are people who say that cars are a waste of money; we buy the newest and the most expensive ones, even if we do not need such advanced vehicles, simply to impress others, which is a form of enslavement. But we do the same with any other valuable thing we own, not just cars. Competing, even in a form of impressing, is a part of human nature, and thus such argument should not be used against owning a car.
To sum up, I believe that cars give us a lot of liberty. They spare us from constantly relying on other people, as well as make travelling more comfortable, and, what is most important, help us save the time ans energy we would lose while using other forms of communication.