ive had like 3 cars and they all have broke down on me. any advice on how to keep a used car running smoothly??
2006-10-17 04:10:43 · 11 answers · asked by sexy sasha 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
check out the car before you buy it www.nada.com they should have info about the make of car or a link to find that out. Make sure the kind is good personally i buy chevy, oldsmobile, or pontiac and havent had too many problems olds or chevy are the best in my opinion. Have the oil changed every 3000 miles i do this at super walmart its cheap and just keep the fluids checked and good tires on it and don't drive to hard and fast in it and it should last you a long time. usually my cars last around 5 yrs and then i sell them and update.
2006-10-17 04:25:12 · answer #1 · answered by mistiful2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the cheapest but most effective way of making a car last is to chenge the oil every 3000 miles /3 months. Have the coolant checked before each winter. Do your tune ups, air and gas filters at 24 month intervals or moe often depending on your driving habits. In other words, do your regular service at proper intervals. Check your brakes yearly.
good luck on the new car.
2006-10-17 04:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by mailbox1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get what you pay for. Try spending a little more for a better vehicle. Have regular maintenance check ups, change your oil every 3K miles, and take care of it. Maybe consider an extended warranty if the vehicle is new enough.
2006-10-17 04:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok...first of all when you go to buy a used car you need to take a mechanic with you (pay them about $60 for their checking out the cars for you and telling you which is best, has the fewest problems).
A used car will NOT run smootly "for years" without breaking down.
If you are putting more than $1500 into a car per year, then start buying new cars.......otherwise learn to save $1500 ahead of time for those repairs.
In answer to your question....work for several years with one employer, then find yourself a trusted family member who has paid all their bills to use as a reference when you go to buy your "new" car.
2006-10-17 04:19:39 · answer #4 · answered by sophieb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regualr oil changes, regulal maintenance (changing belts, etc), and never cheap out or prolong repairs. I mean if its going to cost you $200 bucks to fix something then fix it, otherwise $200 may become $2,000. Thats always the best advice to help prevent a breakdown.
2006-10-17 04:18:53 · answer #5 · answered by diamond_joe1979 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep up to date on your oil changes (thats a big 1) if the car is over 100,000 miles then check the timeing belt/chain
2006-10-17 04:19:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regular servicing, oil changes etc. Can only suggest these as I'm hopeless with cars
2006-10-17 04:18:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. I wouldn't even open the door. I would tell him to give me a phone number and I would make the call for him. But first I would call 911.
2016-05-22 08:37:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What they all said and start with a toyota, honda, nissan or mazda.
2006-10-17 05:51:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
find a car that has been regularly serviced, and continue that trend.
2006-10-17 04:19:45 · answer #10 · answered by mraff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋