How Many Kilometers per Year is Normal for Driving?
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Driving 20,000 to 30,000 kilometers per year is quite normal. Related information: 1. Precautions: It should be noted that during the use of a car, the replacement of vulnerable parts such as tires, timing belts, brake pads, spark plugs, and various car fluids should be carried out according to the scheduled maintenance manual provided with the vehicle. 2. Depreciation period: For a car, it will depreciate significantly when resold, typically new cars depreciate the fastest within the first 3 years. Cars older than 3 years often depreciate by about 30%, and considering the purchase tax, vehicle and vessel tax, and various insurance premiums paid when buying the car, selling the car at this time would be quite a loss for the owner.
I've been driving for over ten years myself, and I feel it's quite normal to drive between 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers a year. Like now, my daily commute is over 30 kilometers round trip, plus taking the kids to the suburbs on weekends, so I usually hit around 15,000 kilometers a year. But once I met a Didi driver who told me he drives all day, every day, and can rack up 30,000 kilometers in just half a year. So how much you drive really depends on your personal situation—those who frequently travel for work or drive on highways will definitely clock more mileage than city commuters. If your car only does 5,000 to 6,000 kilometers a year, you might actually consider driving less, since cars depreciate even when they're just sitting around.
