The typical age of cars on the road is a tremendous 10.8 years. The longer your car runs the more costs you cut enabling you to save for other more important stuff.

Tips to avoid needless repair/replacement:

1. Weekly overall inspection.
2. Right Air Pressure
3. Fix Worn Suspension Parts
4. Tread Analysis

For more details on these, read here.

Any more tips?

I highly doubt that? Maybe 113-15 yrs.Considering that most cars arrive here in Kenya when they are 8 yrs old