Cars that are driven easy last longer. Avoid driving habits that put stress and strain on your vehicle, such as driving too fast, hitting curbs, overloading, exceeding the towing capacity, and off-road driving. By the way, not keeping a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you can be hard on your car, too, if it means hard stops and quick accelerations. Braking and accelerating fast wastes gas and wears out components faster, such as tires and brakes.
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