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Top 5 Cars that Live the Longest

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One of the most important parts of a car is how long it lasts, which will determine its overall value after it's driven off of the lot. Although there are dozens of makes and models in the industry, there are a few that stand out for their longevity. When you're in the market for a new vehicle, there are a few top cars that last the longest and will prove to be the most reliable.

  1. Toyota Camry

As the best-selling car in the U.S, the Toyota Camry continues to maintain its popularity due to its reliability. Although it doesn't necessarily have a high level of performance or a sleek exterior design, its reliability makes it a favorite among drivers who don't want to spend more money on fixing internal parts every few years.

Toyota Camrys are known to continue running over 200,000 miles and can easily last for at least 10 years if the owner performs regular maintenance. Both four and six-cylinder models are available, depending on the amount of horsepower and performance that you prefer.

  1. Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is a competitor to Toyota due to its reliability and is known for needing a lack of repairs as it ages. The engines can easily last over 200,000 if the vehicles are maintained well, making it a respected sedan that is ideal for different types of drivers.

The Honda Accord is known to last just as long but offers more room in the interior cabin for those who plan to travel with passengers frequently. Experts recommend staying away from the hybrid model of the Accord, which doesn't last as long.

  1. Toyota Highlander

Although there's not always one way of determining the longevity of most cars, many studies focus on how long the owners keep the vehicle before selling it. 32 percent of Toyota Highlander owners keep the cars for at least 10 years, making it one of the longest vehicles on the market that drivers own.

  1. Subaru Forester

24 percent of Subaru Forester drivers continue to drive their vehicle for at least 10 years. It has few mechanical issues that develop over the years and is favored for the ample amount of cargo space that is available inside of the car. The high ratings on its safety features make it ideal for growing families, along with the roomy backseats that are included.

  1. Honda Odyssey

The Honda Odyssey has been touted as having a high level of reliability by J.D. Power and Associates. It's also received numerous awards as the Best Minivan for the Money and the Best Minivan for Families award. Not only is it known to last for several years before mechanical issues develop, but it also comes with a spacious cabin that is versatile, which makes it in demand for families who are transporting multiple children. Studies show that 24 percent of original drivers keep the van for at least 10 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Honest Answers to Your Car Shipping Questions

Yes, we always ask for your specific pickup and delivery addresses, if the carrier can get right to the addresses you provide, they will. If the addresses that you give us are not safely accessible for a Multi-car carrier, however, you will need to make arrangements with the driver to meet at a nearby location where the carrier can safely get in and out.

People do it all the time (rarely for free) but the official answer is no.

Not what you wanted to hear, we know, but that is the honest answer.

We are not licensed to broker the shipment of household goods and, likewise, no car carrier that operates in the USA is licensed to transport them from state to state either. Despite what you might be being told by other car shipping companies you may speak with.

Remember, at the end of the day we're all salespeople, and the true answer to this question is not a great selling point.

You will hear a lot of companies tell you that you can put up to 100 pounds of items in the trunk, but that is not entirely true. That fact is that items of that amount are fairly common and the department of transportation is probably not going to split hairs and fine the trucker over items of that amount, provided they are not over their weight limit. They could fine them, however, if they see a vehicle stuffed full of personal items so the car carrier will most likely try to negotiate something with you to cover themselves against any costs they could incur. It's not something we can build into your contract though.

We have a short and helpful video on this topic in our user videos.

Only in rare cases and car carriers will usually charge a premium to make it happen.

All dates given by car carriers are typically estimates and projections.

For this reason (and to keep your cost down) we ask that you build in some flexibility and give us the earliest possible date you would be WILLING to release the vehicle, even though it may not be your preferred date.

We'll put you in direct contact with your car carrier and the driver will also typically call you the afternoon or evening before your pick up and delivery (they won't just show up unannounced, and if they do we want to hear about it). However, car carriers are out on the road battling traffic, weather and any number of other factors that can and do throw them off of their pickup and delivery projections from time to time.

If the projected dates we give you come and you are unable to make contact with your carrier, please call our office immediately so that we may help resolve the situation.

The average transit time from pick up to delivery on any vehicle going coast to coast will average 7 to 10 days. From there you can figure your transit time based on how far your vehicle is traveling, i.e. from either coast to the Midwest might average 3-7 days.

Yes!

Even better, we do not even ask for payment until we have you confirmed for pickup by a safe, reliable, fully insured, direct car carrier. If for any reason you do not ship your car with the carrier that we arrange for you, there is no fee.

The fees paid directly to the carrier however, (in most cases, their fees are not paid until your vehicle is delivered) are not directly controlled by us, so any requests for a refund of the carrier's portion would need to be addressed with the carrier directly.

Of course! And you are always backed by our Damage Free Guarantee policy.

Part of what you pay us for is to verify that the car carrier that we put you on is covered by the proper amount of insurance and that everything is up to date.

There is never any additional cost to you for this coverage, and their insurance is always primary.

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