A used VW car with high mileage can still have a long life ahead of it. If you're shopping for a pre-owned car here at Patrick Volkswagen and find a high-mileage model that you like, this is what you should look for to ensure that this is the right vehicle for you.
A More Recent Model Year
If you're going to buy a car with more miles on the odometer, you may want to go with one from a more recent model year. A more recent car is more likely to offer more features and tech, which is nice, but there's another reason for buying a high-mileage used car that's newer.
A newer high-mileage used car is likely to have more “productive miles” on it. That means highway driving, as opposed to frequent short trips that are simply not as good for a car and all of its components. If you have two high-mileage vehicles with similar numbers on the odometer, the older one has probably been used for more short trips that can wear down crucial components faster.
Signs of Damage and Wear
Any used car, especially one with a lot of mileage on it, is going to have some signs of wear and maybe even some minor damage. However, some types of wear and damage can be red flags that show that a high-mileage vehicle does not have as long of a life ahead of it as you would expect. Have a mechanic closely examine a high-mileage used car for issues like rust before you buy it.
If you're looking for a used car that you can depend on, visit our Volkswagen dealership in Auburn, MA. We'll make it easy to find a pre-owned vehicle that offers everything that you need at the right price!