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Is city driving bad for your car?
I read somewhere that driving in the city is worse for your car than any other kind of driving. Is that true? I don’t want to drive in the city if it’s causing damage to my car!
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
City driving isn’t necessarily bad for your car, but it is more harmful than highway driving. This is because city driving can wear out your transmission and
your brakes
more quickly due to the constant changes in speed, stopping, and starting.If your city roads are prone to rough pavement or potholes uneven roadways can also cause damage to your tires and, in extreme cases, knock your wheels out of alignment.
To combat the effects of city driving, be sure to get your oil changed whenever necessary and get your tires rotated regularly. Staying on top of basic maintenance tasks will keep your car in good shape and can help to prevent more expensive damages in the future.
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