Car 7 years old how to increase longevity?

[Felixss]

I've had my car since new it has 45,000 miles now automatic transmission. Had no issues so far apart from basic maintenance. I also get it seviced pretty regularly and oil changes the car needs to last another 18 months hopefully without major issues until I can get a new or newish one. Anyone with an older car what you have done to minimise repair bills?

I really wouldn’t expect major repair issues with a car of that age and mileage these days if you’re getting it serviced regularly. So I’d just keep doing what you’re doing, and getting minor issues fixed quickly before they become major issues.

I wouldn't even consider that an "older car"!

Certainly wouldn't expect problems for a few years yet, especially given you have fairly low mileage.

I wouldn't expect issues , get it serviced change oil every 10,000 miles or annually modern cars should last 100,000 miles my car is also 7 years old and has over 150,000 miles it is fine no major bills at all

Depends on the car - if it was a cheap bottom of the market car maybe you should look at preventative maintenance, but if it's a decent brand I wouldn't worry.

7 years isn't even slightly old, and 45,000 miles is barely run-in for anything half decent.
My main car has 3 times as many miles and is twice as old, and has never let me down yet.

That really isn't an "older" car at all, neither due to age nor mileage.

You really shouldn't be expecting anything more than services to schedule and consumables, such as tyres, brake pads, etc.

Cars currently last an average of 13 years.

My car is 15 years old this Summer and the only "major" cost above and beyond servicing, tyres, spark plugs, brake pads, etc. is the timing belt which was replaced as per service schedule.

A previous car hit 200,000 miles and was still on it's original clutch, gearbox, exhaust, etc.

I really don't think you need to worry. Have it serviced to schedule, drive sensibly (not banging up/down kerbs, etc), and I'm sure you'll be fine for another couple of years easily!

Just keep on doing what you are doing.
You can look up common faults for your make/model/ year etc and get an idea of things you might need to plan for, but 18 months isnt much longer.

My car is 18 years old and so far just had to replace little bits and bobs as they wear out.

You can get the underneath treated to better repel debris, weather damage and rust.

Your car is neither old nor high mileage, although I can understand why you might feel differently if you've previously upgraded your car frequently (a friend does this and never drives a car older than 3 years old).

Keep on top of the regular servicing and it should be able to double it's current age/mileage no problems. If it was going to be a tricky car you should have found out by now.

No it was actually my first car I bought new so I've never had a more mature car haha. I'm planning to replace in 18 months when I've saved enough.