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What makes your Car age faster?

Dan Terziev
Apr 14, 2022
2 min read

Updated: May 19, 2023

We love our cars, especially when they're new and in good condition, because they bring comfort and easy transportation. Cars typically last between 12 and 15 years, depending on how they are driven. Some automobiles endure even longer, while others are less fortunate. When the cost of repairs is more than the car's market worth, these vehicles are often discarded. To extend the life of your car, you can slow down the deterioration cycle and prevent some dumb errors that you could be committing right now.

Regular car wash

When you wash your automobile, you're doing more than making it look good. By removing corrosion-inducing impurities, it extends the life of the vehicle. Don't forget to wash your vehicle's undercarriage, which is constantly exposed to water, dirt, and filth that causes rust. If your automobile suddenly shakes, inspect the rims for accumulated mud. Tire balance may be restored by using Spiffy's high-pressure hoses to blast away dried muck.

The dashboard is being baked.

Seldom do people believe that cardboard sun blinds are designed to keep your vehicle cooler when you get inside on a hot day. This is not the case. Part of it is, but they also protect dashboards from the sun's harsh rays by keeping them from scorching, cracking, or fading. You must wear a sunshade unless your automobile is constantly in the shade.

You don't maintain your tire regularly.

Your tires wear out more quickly if you drive on under-inflated tires. With Abe's head foremost in the treads, put a penny into your tires to check for wear. If you can read "In God We Trust" over his head.

Leaving the automobile to warm up or else idle is a bad idea.

Modern engines are self-lubricating and do not need preheating. Leaving a car's engine running for lengthy periods isn't a good idea. Heated seats are an excellent option for winter driving comfort if you're a stickler for it. Instead of operating the engine to warm the whole cabin, they deliver a brief dosage of warmth.

You are driving too fast for your car.

Driving above the speed limit may result in more than just a traffic citation, injury, or death. Tires wear down more quickly than anything else. To avoid stopping needlessly, provide adequate space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you. Also, practice scanning the road far ahead so you'll be prepared to respond quickly if anything happens.

Riding your brake or clutch.

Those of you with automatic transmissions are putting unnecessary strain on your brakes. With your brake lights constantly flashing in front of us, we can know who you are. You may have learned to drive more responsibly after years of $3-a-gallon gas, but it's time to stop doing that. If you go with your foot almost constantly on the clutch, you run the risk of damaging the clutch and needing an expensive repair. The "dead" pedal is to the left of the brake or clutch pedals. Doing so will protect you from slamming on the pedals while you're making a quick turn.

Nobody wants to age quickly, but who doesn't want their car to last as long as possible in pristine condition? These suggestions can help you extend the life of your vehicle, which is one of the most essential expenditures you'll ever make.