In the right hands, a used vehicle can be a treasure, beloved by those who drive it because of incredible longevity and performance for long stretches of time. Buying a used car is a big investment, and as such it’s important to know how to get as much life as you can out of one. Today, join our Carville’s Auto Mart team and check out some tips for getting the most miles out of your used vehicle!

Schedule Routine Maintenance

Your used vehicle is only as good as the service that it receives, which is why it’s vital to take it in for maintenance regularly. You’ll get more out of your engine and its components if you’re changing fluids such as oil, brake fluid, washer fluid and transmission fluid in shorter intervals.

In addition, you should also be replacing essential pieces such as spark plugs every 60,000 miles and fuel injectors every 30,000 miles. With new parts coming into your engine it’s that much easier to keep yourself on the road longer and stronger.

Use Careful Driving Techniques

It’s common knowledge that used cars often get more beat up than their newer counterparts, but changing some habits on the road can greatly increase your longevity. For starters, keeping a safe distance away from other vehicles on the road can help save you some gas money and reduces wear and tear on your brake pads. Along these lines, accelerating slowly and coasting as much as possible can work wonders for older gears. This way, you’ll be getting more out of every drive and you’ll soon finding your car performing better at an older age than you thought!

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Contact us at Carville’s Auto Mart

If you have any further questions about how to get the most out of your used vehicle, feel free to contact our sales team here at Carville’s Auto Mart. We’ll help you with some easy tips and tricks to keep moving forward, or if you’d rather pick up a fresh car from our lot we can get you behind the wheel and get you set up for financing. Stop in and see us today!