Things to know about High-mileage car

Many people think or consider that old cars are better in terms of built quality and lasts long, but the truth is the new cars are being built better. For new cars 100,000 miles is no longer the maximum driving distance. If the car is service regularly and maintained properly the car could last more than 200,000 miles.

Generally an average mile for a car in one year is 12,000 to 15,000. A well maintained car has a life expectancy of 200,000 miles. That does not mean if you reach 200,000 miles in 2 years or in 10 years is the end of your car.

Many people don’t prefer cars with high mileage on the meter, but high miles can show quality of the car carmakers are building these days. The old vehicles of 1960’s and 1970’s used to show miles only up to 99,999 and had to roll it back, but nowadays cars odometer show miles well over 200,000 and continue rolling on road.

Can I buy a car with high miles?

There is more to car than the miles on the odometer. If the car is well maintained and regularly serviced a car with high miles probably can be driven further easily. Also, if the car is new, it comes with other features and up-to-date technology. The downside is that high mileage car can have wear and tear on the disc brakes and tires. Get the car checked by a mechanic and If the engine is good to go another 150,000 miles, the it should not be a problem. Here are other problems you can face

Transmission failure can happen if the car has more than 100,000 or 150,000 miles and if not well 

maintained.

The car battery can last 4 years irrespective of how many miles you put on the meter.

Brake pads generally depend on miles as well and also on how you drive. If you are constantly braking hard then the possibility of the brake pads wearing off is more. You will get to know when there is a sound when you break that is the time to change, If not ask your mechanic to have a check when you service your car.

Failure of fuel pump is rare and happens mostly when you drive your car in low fuel level. Changing your fuel filter can help you preserve it. Generally, fuel pumps last life of your car.

Timing belts need to be replaced as a preventive process between 60,000 miles to 100,000 miles.

Oil changes need to be done regularly, generally between 8,000 miles to 20,000 miles depending on the quality of the oil used.

How to maintain the car?

If you are not in the budget to buy a car or you love your car that you want to have it for couple of more years here are the tips that can help your car lost longer

Service – get your car serviced every year or as prescribed by the manufacturer. This will make your car sun smoothly without any troubles.

High quality parts – Always get your car repaired or replace worn out parts by using high quality parts. It does not just function well but also protects other parts by wearing off. The better quality lesser the problems you face.

Follow car owner manual – There will be several other things mentioned in the car manual which we will not be aware of and things specific to a particular model. So reading car manual can help you to maintain your car better.

Keep it clean - Keeping your car clean from your interiors to the exteriors will keep the car off bugs and rat, which can spoil the wiring.

Drive gently - Slamming on the breaks and gas often will result in more wear and tire.

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