11 Ways to Make Your Car Last (Almost) Forever, According to a Car Expert

For many people, a car is their most expensive purchase after their home. It makes sense to find ways to get as many years and miles out of it as possible.

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According to a survey conducted by insurance comparison website The Zebra in April, Americans keep a vehicle for about eight years, with the average age of vehicles in the United States being 12 1/2 years old. This supports a report by Consumer Reports that states that cars should be able to provide 200,000 miles of service, if not more.