Category Archives: Keys to Long Lasting Vehicle

Commitment to Last

These days many people are really committed to making their cars last a long time. It’d be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a scheduled service item, paid attention to the severe service maintenance schedule and had regular inspections… Continue reading

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Economics of Maintenance

Buying a new car is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide? Continue reading

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Budgeting for Maintenance

AutoNetTV has done some research on how we can budget for proper vehicle care. Continue reading

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Maintaining Your Older Car

Because new cars are more expensive, people are driving their old cars longer. Continue reading

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Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles

Following a regular maintenance schedule, like our personal diet and exercise plans, is actually critical to preserving your investment. Continue reading

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Keep Old Faithful Running

So let’s say you’re one of the average; you’ve got a nine year old car with 80,000 miles on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two? Continue reading

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Keeping Your Car Young

We couldn’t afford new cars very often, so we tried to make them last as long as we could. It’s a good thing that cars are more reliable these days. Continue reading

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Your Vehicle Can Last a Long Time

The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, there’s no reason a modern vehicle can’t be made to last for a 150,000 miles or more. Continue reading

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Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term “built to last” goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They’re still a very big investment and we want to make them last as long as possible – and we want to make keeping them, as cheap as possible. Continue reading

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Make Your Vehicle Last

It’s a good thing that cars are more reliable these days. The good news for us penny pinchers is that a modern car can easily go 200,000 miles/320,000 km with proper care. Continue reading

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