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Is driving fast bad for your car?
I just drove off the lot in my sweet new sports sedan, so I’m pretty excited. The acceleration and handling during the test drive were awesome! That said, it’s my first new car, and I’m hoping to take good care of it. Is it bad for my car if I drive fast?
Samuel Todd · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
First of all, congrats on the new car purchase! That’s got to be a great feeling.
While modern cars are designed to drive quickly in small doses, they won’t last as long if you’re driving too aggressively.
New cars, especially speedy ones like your sports sedan, are built to drive fast. If you’re cruising down the highway at 75mph, this might put a dent in your gas mileage, but it won’t cause your car any problems.
Occasionally, you might need to accelerate quickly in order to merge. While this won’t be great for your car, it won’t damage the vehicle beyond the normal wear and tear.
If you’re constantly speeding down the road, accelerating rapidly, and screeching through corners, however, your car will deteriorate much faster.
Slamming the pedal to the metal might provide a rush of adrenaline, but it also puts a lot of strain on your car’s engine, drivetrain, and suspension. The moving parts in your car’s engine won’t be able to hold up for as many miles in the long run.
It’s just as bad for your car if you’re taking corners too tightly—not only will it harm the car’s suspension, it’ll also wear down the tires until they’re bald.
All in all, it’s best to use your car’s power wisely. While it might not be quite as exhilarating today, you’ll thank yourself in five or six years when it’s still humming along smoothly and you don’t have to dish out money on repair payments.
Speaking of dishing out money, most people are overpaying on their car insurance—and if you just got a new car, it’ll need to be protected.
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