Can a Car with 260,000 Kilometers Still Be Driven?

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SanHenry
07/30/25 12:22am
A car with 260,000 kilometers can still be driven, with the following specific conditions: 1. Conditions: Generally, as long as it has not been involved in major accidents, flooded, or burned. 2. Maintenance: The car must undergo regular maintenance and inspections. Below are additional details: 1. Mileage Limits: Light and mini trucks, as well as specialized mining vehicles, can accumulate up to 300,000 kilometers; heavy and medium-duty trucks up to 400,000 kilometers; extra-large, large, medium, light, and mini passenger vehicles and sedans up to 500,000 kilometers; other vehicles up to 450,000 kilometers. 2. Maintenance: For a car that has been driven 200,000 kilometers, as long as it receives regular maintenance to stabilize its performance, it can continue to be driven safely.
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