Do you know how the mileage on a used car should influence your decision which car to choose when you get new wheels?
Everybody knows that it is important to check the odometer when you want to buy a used car. A car’s condition also depends on how far it was driven and cars with a higher mileage are usually cheaper to buy. But just how much should the mileage influence your decision?
Medium kilometres: Cars with 100 000 to 150 000 km on their odometers fit into this category. They can still be in good condition if they have been reliably serviced and maintained. “That three-year-old car with 90 000 km on the clock has probably endured a lot of wear and tear in its short life. It may have been a corporate fleet car or a former rental vehicle driven hard by numerous different drivers. By contrast, a seven-year-old car with only 70 000km might have had one owner who really looked after it. It could be in better condition.”If you are buying a car newer than three or four years old, look for one with less than 100 000 km on the clock.
What is the maintenance history of the car? Greybe says first prize is finding a car with a full service history. Regular maintenance and routine services in line with manufacturer guidelines should prolong a car’s life.
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