Most people assume that if they hit the shop for regular maintenance, their car doesn’t need much more to run smoothly. As a mechanic, I can tell you that’s not absolutely true. Your daily driving habits have a lot to do with how long your car will last. In fact, how you drive can dramatically shorten your car’s lifespan if you’re not careful. From aggressive acceleration to ignoring warning lights, small mistakes add up to costly repairs and premature breakdowns. That said, here are seven driving habits that could be shortening your car’s life in a big way.
