Is It Normal to Drive 20,000 Kilometers a Year?
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Driving 20,000 kilometers a year falls within the normal range of vehicle mileage. Commercial Vehicles: Generally referring to taxis, in large cities, daytime shifts typically cover around 300KM per day, while night shifts cover less than 200KM. This accumulates to about 500KM per day. Excluding maintenance and other downtime, annual mileage can reach approximately 150,000KM. Private Vehicles: These are generally used only for commuting, holiday trips, or leisure activities during festivals. If the company is close to the owner's home, daily round-trip mileage usually does not exceed 70KM, averaging around 50KM per day. This results in an annual mileage of about 20,000KM.
I've been repairing cars for over a decade and seen countless mileage figures. Honestly, 20,000 kilometers a year is nothing. Last month, a ride-hailing driver who'd been driving for Didi had covered 180,000 kilometers in three years, and the engine was still running strong. For an average family car, just calculate: 50 kilometers daily commute plus a short trip on weekends, and you'll easily surpass 20,000 kilometers. The key is whether maintenance keeps up. I recommend changing the oil every 8,000 kilometers for this mileage, and paying special attention to tire treads by 50,000 kilometers. Remember, cars are meant to be used, not worshipped—timely maintenance is more important than driving less!
