09 Jul How to Make Your Car Last More Than 200,000 miles

Regular Auto Maintenance can significantly extend the life of your car.

Consumer Reports says that with regular auto maintenance, improvements in Equipment, Materials, and with proper service, it is possible to extend the life of your car well beyond 200,00 miles.

https://www.consumerreports.org/car-repair-maintenance/make-your-car-last-200-000-miles/

1. Buy a Safe, Reliable Model.  Choose one which has had regular auto maintenance. Do your research, ask a reliable friend, consult with Provo Car Doctors and get their opinion on the vehicle you are considering.
2. Get the Car Inspected.  BlueStar offers a 150 point inspection for ~$100.  The Provo Car Doctor will do a pre-purchase Inspection to give you the best information that you can have prior to purchasing your vehicle.
3. Maintain the Car on the recommended auto maintenance schedule.  One of the best ways to do this is to purchase a Premier Maintenance Car Club Card from the Provo Car Doctors.  This provides you with 4 Oil Changes, a 25 point inspection with each service and totals more than $500 in Maintenance Services for ONLY $100.  Provo Car Doctor will notify you when you are due for service to make sure that you stick to your car life extending schedule.
4. Buy the best parts available when you have work done.  Don’t skimp on low price parts supply replacements for the OEM parts that will maximize the life of your car.  These parts, recommended by your Auto Mechanic, will come with a Parts & Labor Warranty.
5. Watch / Listen for changes.  If your car looks different, acts different or sounds different, have your Mechanic check it our.  Provo Car Doctor regularly will do initial inspections when the lights on your dash come on or you are hearing / seeing changes.  An additional charge may be made, if a Full Diagnostic is required.  You will only be charged if you have approved the charge.
6. Keep it Clean.  The normal grime which can build up on your vehicle can hide problems.  Leaking gaskets, low fluids, even sounds can be masked by a build up of grime.  Keeping you car clean will expose these problems early while they are economical to fix and before they have done serious damage.

We at Provo Car Doctors look forward to helping you extend the life of your car while avoiding expensive repair bills and especially avoiding those irksome car payments.  Imagine having your car for 10 years when you only made payments for 5!!!

Safe Driving to you and yours.  The Staff at the Provo Car Doctors

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