When shopping for used cars, you may only think you should look at low-mileage vehicles. However, you don’t want to limit your options.
The Average Driver Drives How Many Miles Every Year?
To figure out if a car may have too many miles on it, it’s good to know that on average, a car is driven about 13,500 miles every year. So, if a five-year-old vehicle, for example, has around 68,000 miles on its odometer, you know that’s average. If a car that old has a lot more than that, then buyer beware.
Age or Mileage?
If you were to find a ten-year-old car with less than 50,000 miles, you may immediately think it’s too good to be true. And, you might be right. While the mileage is terrific, it is important to dig deeper.
This is where vehicle history reports come in. This car could have been meticulously cared for and just not driven that much. Or, perhaps it just sat in a garage for long stretches of time. In that case, it may not be in the best shape.
Consider the Future
It can be all too easy to get bogged down with the age or mileage of a car. Instead, think about how you will use it and what you will be able to get out of it.
When well-maintained, there is really no reason why a vehicle can’t stay in good condition long past 100,000 miles. So, you shouldn’t immediately be turned off if a car already has a lot of miles on it.
At Alford Motors, we always have a big selection of used cars. Come check see what’s in stock to find the model right for you.
