If the mileage is higher than, say, 20,000 per year or lower than 5,000, ask why. If a car has high mileage because the owner had a long highway commute, thatﾒs better than if it did a lot of short trips, stop-and-go driving, or a delivery route. Still, take any ﾓthese were all highway milesﾔ claim with a grain of salt. Low mileage i

Less wear and tear. We want to stress that this is only theoretically true; even a car with very low mileage can turn out to be a total beater if it hasn't been cared for properly. But all else being equal, lower miles mean you can expect a longer life from most components, which helps keep ownership costs down.

To ensure you land a reliable used truck deal make sure the truck has been inspected by a certified mechanic. Detailed inspection of the insurance papers, brakes, engine, and tires may help further.

As a rule of thumb, the average car will rack up 20,000 km per year ﾗ the distance manufacturers use to determine standard warranty coverage. A seven-year-old model should have 140,000 to 150,000 km on the odometer. If it has traveled considerably more, deduct cash for high mileage. The ideal answer is yes.