
Keeping it out of the harsh desert or tropical sun, as well as away from the rust-inducing salted roadways of winter, will also extend its life. Preemptive maintenance such as regular oil changes, fluid flushes, tire rotation, and fuel system cleaners, along with keeping the exterior and underside of your car clean, will all increase the life expectancy of your car. The longer answer is a car’s reliability and longevity are inextricably tied to how you take care of your vehicle, your maintenance schedule, your conservative or brash driving habits, and whether or not you live in climates where extreme weather could affect the car’s construction. Yet, once a car leaves the dealership lot, outside factors impact a car’s durability.

Add longer-than-normal warranties and good customer service, and it’s easy to see why these Japanese companies have enjoyed their strong standings for so long. Honda and Toyota’s cultures of reliability over all embody that ethic and have thus kept each’s legendary reliability in the minds of consumers for decades. There’s also a work ethic variable that cannot be ignored. Hastily designed, poorly manufactured, and cheaply constructed materials will all reduce a car’s longevity and reliability. When auto manufacturers spend the time and money developing a car and its manufacturing line, a car tends to last longer. Reliability depends on a host of variables, but the two biggest structural supports are the development and manufacturing of a vehicle.

Checking Honda HR-V engine, DepositPhotos What Makes a Reliable Brand?
