How Driving Habits Influence the Longevity of Your Car’s Parts
When keeping a car in good shape, most people think about regular servicing, oil changes, and maybe the occasional car wash. But there's something just as important that often gets overlooked: how you drive daily. Believe it or not, your driving habits have a huge impact on how long your car's parts last. Simple choices behind the wheel can either extend the life of your vehicle or slowly wear it down. Hard Acceleration and Sudden Braking We’ve all been there — you're in a hurry, and you slam the accelerator to make a light, then brake hard at the next intersection. It feels satisfying in the moment, but this style of driving is tough on your car. Hard acceleration puts extra strain on the engine and transmission. At the same time, constant heavy braking wears down your brake pads and discs much faster than normal. Over time, you'll find yourself replacing these parts far earlier (and more expensively) than you would with gentler driving. Better habit: Drive smoothly. G...
