Is the interior wear severe at 100,000 kilometers?
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Interior wear reaches a certain level at 100,000 kilometers. With a mileage of 100,000 kilometers, the vehicle has generally been used for three to five years. The leather seats may show signs of aging and cracking, the interior panels may become rough due to aging, and the steering wheel and gear shift lever may exhibit significant wear. Tips for car maintenance: 1. Before starting the engine, turn on the ignition first instead of starting directly. When the ignition is turned on, the vehicle usually performs a self-check, during which all indicator lights will illuminate simultaneously and then turn off one by one after the self-check is completed. The engine can be started after this entire process, typically waiting about 3 seconds. 2. Brake pads should be inspected regularly. Front brake pads should be checked at 30,000 kilometers, and rear brake pads should be checked at around 60,000 kilometers. Replace them promptly if they are severely worn. 3. When starting a cold engine, allow the car to idle for about one and a half minutes to give it a warm-up period.
After driving for over 20 years, I've found that the interior wear at 100,000 kilometers varies greatly depending on usage. For someone like me who mainly commutes daily and occasionally takes short family trips on weekends, the car interior stays relatively new—just slight sagging on the driver's seat edge and minor shine on the steering wheel leather. But my ride-hailing friends show completely different wear at the same mileage: their fabric seats are already frayed, door panel plastics covered in scratches, and even the gearshift knob's paint has chipped off. Usage habits make all the difference. Family cars used for school runs often have cookie crumbs wedged in crevices and dented rear door storage compartments from kids kicking. Construction site vehicles accumulate dust faster, accelerating plastic component aging. Regular leather cleaner application and fabric protector sprays can significantly reduce wear.
