06/18/2026
Mileage is the number every used buyer looks at first. The maintenance records are what actually matter.
Five items worth asking about before you commit to a used vehicle: oil change history, transmission service, brake fluid replacement, coolant flushes, and timing belt or chain service.
A vehicle that has clean records on all five wasn't just driven. It was taken care of.
None of these requires a mechanic to evaluate. Just ask the seller for the records and read what's there.
Save this for the next time you're shopping for a used vehicle — anywhere.