DON’T BUY A CAR BEFORE WATCHING 💀 What Matters Most Miles & Age Myth Busted🚗👌

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Judging a car by age or mileage is literally like judging a book by it's cover. A cars lifespan is determined by something else. They told you cars die at 70k miles. They're wrong — and the real truth will save you thousands. 🚨 Before you trade in or walk away from that “old” car, watch this — we expose the real reasons cars fail (hint: it’s almost never the odometer). If you want to buy smart, keep your ride for years, or avoid the most expensive used-car traps, this video is a must-watch. This video digs into the single most valuable lesson for car owners and buyers: mileage is NOT destiny. Instead, we explain the real killers of longevity (short cold trips, skipped oil changes, botched DPF care, cheap parts, and wet-belt nightmares) and give you a practical checklist to decide whether a car is worth keeping or walking from. What you’ll get in this video (car lifespan, when to replace your car, used car buying guide, mileage vs condition, service history checklist): • Why how a car is driven beats how many miles are on it — motorway vs stop-start. • The top things to inspect on any used car: service stamps, receipts, signs of cold-start abuse, leaks, smoke, and unusual noises. • Which engine timing systems matter (timing chain vs timing belt vs wet belt) and why “wet belts” are often a red flag. • Emissions gear that ages badly: DPFs, SCR/AdBlue systems and catalytic converters — what to watch for and typical replacement costs. • The plastic parts problem: why modern plastic intakes/connectors can be more expensive to repair than older metal parts. • Real examples: low-mileage but neglected cars vs high-mileage well-serviced fleet cars — which one lasts longer? • Practical buyer tips: questions to ask the seller, which receipts to demand, what to check on a cold start, and why frequent owners can be a bad sign. Questions answered in the video (explicitly covered): Do cars have a “use-by” date or magic mileage when they fail? Is 70k or 100k miles the point to sell? What service history items are non-negotiable? How do cold short trips damage engines (oil dilution, carbon build-up)? Which parts wear out fastest on modern cars and what should you avoid? How to spot expensive hidden problems (DPF history, head gasket work, gearbox replacements)? Should I avoid cars with wet belts? Why? Typical FAQ people have (we address these clearly): “My neighbour says sell at 70k — is that true?” “How much does brand matter for longevity?” “What’s worse: low miles and no service or high miles with full history?” “Can plastic intake parts really ruin a car’s lifespan?” “What are the biggest red flags when buying used?” Buyer checklist (quick summary you can screenshot): Full stamped service history (dealer or reputable garage). Receipts for consumables (oil, filters, brakes). Ask about driving patterns (short trips vs motorway miles). Inspect on cold start — listen for knocks, watch for smoke, smell for fuel/oil. Check for repeated DPF replacements or major component swaps — ask why. Avoid unknown wet-belt engines unless proof of timely replacement. If you found this useful, smash the Like, Subscribe for weekly practical car wisdom, and drop a comment: what mileage would make you walk away — and why? #UsedCarTips, #CarMaintenance, #CarBuyingGuide, #MileageMyth, #DPF, #TimingBelt, #CarReliability, #MechanicTips, #SaveMoney, https://www.torquecars.com Legal Notice: Unless we have inspected your car we can only provide generic theory. All information is provided without warranty, please check any recommendations made with a mechanic locally to verify it would be legal in your area or region and that it would be suitable for your car and your needs.