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How do you know if your car can handle a long trip?

How do you know if your car can handle a long trip?

Ask your mechanic to check the following.

  1. Tires. A tire blowout is one of the most common car problems during a long trip.
  2. Brakes. Just as worn tires make it difficult to stop, worn brake pads can make braking scary and dangerous.
  3. Battery.
  4. Fluids.
  5. Lights and Wipers.
  6. Air Filter.
  7. Air Conditioning.

How many miles can I expect my car to last?

A typical passenger car should last 200,000 miles or more, says Rich White, executive director of the nonprofit Car Care Council (which offers a free car care guide). Another way of looking at it: “The average lifespan [of a car] is now almost 12 years,” says Eric Lyman, chief analyst at TrueCar.

Can you buy a used car with 100, 000 miles on it?

If the car has 100,000 miles on it, that’s still nearly four years of driving to get to the average. In some cases, you can be fine buying a used car with 150,000 or even 200,000 miles on it, because maintenance helps them last far beyond what many people have come to expect.

How many miles should a ten year old car have?

The average ten-year-old car should have around 120,000 miles on the odometer, anything significantly more or less could indicate trouble brewing. Here are a few examples of how mileage alone can be misleading when considering the value of a used car:

How many miles are too many when shopping for used cars?

Often, the only real clues we can get regarding the condition of a second-hand car are based on mileage, appearance, and drivability. Given two cars, same year, make, and model, it might seem obvious that the one with 50,000 miles is valued higher than the one with 200,000 miles. Is mileage alone enough to make a good second-hand car decision?

Why are there so many miles on my car?

Because of the age, things like dry-rot, dried-out oil seals, and weakened battery become a real threat to the longevity of this car, but those can be easily addressed and repaired. Keeping all this in mind, it can still be difficult to judge between similar vehicles with differing odometer readings.

Are there any cars that can last 400, 000 miles?

On the other hand, there exist cars so notoriously reliable that 200,000 is nearly their mid-life milestone and some that would be lucky to see even 50,000. Read on, to see which 10 cars will last you to 400,000 miles and beyond, and which 5 you’d be lucky to have running for a year:

What happens after 125, 000 miles on a car?

If you look at any factory-recommended service intervals, after 100,000 miles they cease to exist. 125,000 miles is almost five times around the planet. With all of the warranties expired, it is up to the owner and their repair shop to keep it rolling. Here are 13 items you should service.

What’s the Max mileage you would drive on a road trip?

I have personally drove cross country (3000 miles) on a car that has close to 200k, and yes, at some point i was scared that i might break down, and there is no reception, total darkness. me personally right now, i would not drive 6 hours one way if the car had more than 175k.

How many miles are too many when buying an used car?

If the car has 100,000 miles on it, that’s still nearly four years of driving to get to the average. In some cases, you can be fine buying a used car with 150,000 or even 200,000 miles on it, because maintenance helps them last far beyond what many people have come to expect. When considering mileage on a used car, don’t take it at face value.

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Ruth Doyle