* Commute: A long daily commute will result in significantly higher annual mileage than someone who primarily drives for errands and occasional trips.
* Lifestyle: Someone who enjoys road trips or regularly travels for work will drive more than someone who rarely leaves their local area.
* Car type: Some cars are better suited for high mileage than others. A durable truck might handle 25,000+ miles a year easily, whereas a smaller, more delicate car might be better off with fewer.
* Maintenance: Higher mileage usually means more frequent maintenance, which should be factored in.
While there's no magic number, 12,000-15,000 miles per year is often cited as an *average* for many drivers. However, this is just an average, and many people drive significantly more or less. Some cars might even last a long time with very low annual mileage (under 5,000). It's more important to focus on regular maintenance based on the car's needs and the owner's manual recommendations than on hitting a specific annual mileage target.
