The Four Types of Wear
In 2023, the average cost of a new vehicle in the U.S. was over $48,000, while the average cost of gasoline was $3.52 a gallon. The price of vehicle ownership has clearly risen over the past decade, and it’s no wonder people are hanging onto their vehicles longer than ever. In fact, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, the average age of passenger cars and trucks on the road in 2023 was 12.5 Years, compared to 11.4 Years in 2013. As more people look to keep their vehicles longer, more of them learn that, without proper maintenance, vehicles might not last as long as they’d like. It is up to drivers to protect their investments.