How Long Can a Used Car Last?

 

Buying a used Toyota instead of a new one is one of the best ways to save money on a vehicle that’s new to you. However, many buyers have questions about the reliability and durability of used cars in general. When answering the question, “how long can a used car last?”, our dealers will tell you that it depends on a variety of different factors. Either way, we have a wide selection of used Toyota cars, SUVs, and minivans here at Bell Road Toyota, and we’re completely open and transparent about their condition and mileage.

Average Car Lifespan

According to the experts at Consumer Reports, the average lifespan of today’s cars is about eight years of 150,000 miles. However, if you perform regular Toyota service and only use genuine OEM Toyota parts, your car can last much longer than that. There’s no surefire way to ensure that a car will last over a decade, there are steps that drivers can take to maximize their used car’s lifespan.

So how often should you get routine service on your vehicle to maximize its lifespan? To find the answer to this question, you can look in your model’s manual for recommended maintenance intervals.

Certified Pre-Owned Toyota Cars

For the cars that are likely to last the longest, you can shop our Certified Pre-Owned selection. A simple reason that they’re likely to last longer is that in order to become Certified, it has to be under 85,000 miles and six years old. It also has to pass a comprehensive 160-point quality assurance inspection.

To shop our selection of long-lasting used Toyota cars, head to Bell Road Toyota today.