How to make your car last longer

A recent study found that the average age of a car in the UK was 8.4 years old – the highest since records began. But why exactly is that?

Well, with the cost of living rising fast, keeping a car for another year or two rather than trading it in for a new one can make a lot of financial sense.

But as with any ageing vehicle, there can be some downsides to doing this – most notably because you're likely to see a decline in its reliability.

So, here we run through the best ways to help minimise the risk of a breakdown, while also giving you some helpful tips and advice on how to keep your car in the best possible condition.

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