My Car Just Hit 100K, What Should I Do?

You may think that if your vehicle has 100K that it’s ready for the junkyard. Although some cars may be ready for a trade in at this point, many cars can last twice that long with no major work needed. The design of a car has dramatically improved so with regular checkups and maintenance, your car can run smoothly for a long time.

There are many cars that drive past the 200K mark. The key to your cars longevity is all in the owner’s manual. It’s important to follow the schedule of the owner’s manual rather than the schedule of the dealership.

Think about how much money you can save in the long run with no car payments for 10+ years. Here are some tips that you can do to help your car make it past 100K:

· Keep your tires inflated properly and remember to rotate them.
· Start it up properly.
· Come to a complete stop.
· Regularly change the air filter.
· Maintain proper coolant levels, proper fluid checks and oil changes.
· Don’t ignore your dashboard warning lights.
· Look for any warning signs.
· Find a mechanic that is reliable.
· Keep your car clean.
· Be a good driver.

There is a satisfaction in knowing that you have a vehicle that is dependable and will take you anywhere you want to go. Why should you get rid of a car that is in good running condition? Remember that most of the years taken off the lives of our cars are due to our poor driving habits and those same habits can end up costing us thousands of dollars in repairs that could have been prevented.

There are many factors that could influence the decision to buy another car. If your car is no longer reliable and is costing way to much in repairs than it’s actually worth then it may be time to look into purchasing a new car. Prudent Value Cars only sells top quality pre-owned cars with low kilometres.

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