ARE USED CARS WITH HIGHER MILEAGE STILL RELIABLE?

The used car lot at Brown and Wood Buick GMC contains several certified pre-owned GM vehicles for your perusal. Even though owning used cars comes with certain practical considerations, they can still be just as reliable as their new counterparts. If you’re wondering whether used cars with higher mileage are reliable enough, let’s look at the facts.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN A USED CAR HAS HIGHER MILEAGE?

Obviously, a car with higher mileage has been driven for quite a while. However, not all mileage takes the same toll on a vehicle. Engines thrive on highway driving, so a car with significant highway mileage may be in better shape than a car with lower miles that’s spent much of its service life in stop-and-go traffic.

However, mileage is not the only consideration when you’re buying a used car. The car’s age matters, too; a newer car with higher mileage is often a safer bet than an older model with the same odometer reading. Similarly, get to know the car’s previous history, especially regarding prior owners, previous accidents, and its maintenance history.

SHOULD YOU CONSIDER A USED CAR WITH HIGH MILEAGE?

In general, mileage should only be one of several aspects to understand when shopping for used cars. If the vehicle you’re looking at isn’t too old, doesn’t require many (if any) repairs, and has a solid history, it could be a reliable machine even if it has high mileage. At Brown and Wood Buick GMC, we can help you identify the best used cars for you.

SHOP OUR USED CAR INVENTORY AT BROWN AND WOOD BUICK GMC

Do you have used car buying questions? Visit Brown and Wood Buick GMC, where you can get trustworthy answers, check out our online showroom of used and certified pre-owned vehicles and get generous used car financing.

Categories: Pre-Owned Inventory