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[–] arrow74@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 day ago

The car that got totaled was in great condition and had absolutely no issues.

The car I'm driving today sure that one could go tomorrow or in a couple of years.

Cars definitely give you signs they are getting ready to give out. You just have to recognize them. Sometimes they are subtle and it can definitely be a waiting game, but once the signs appear it can be tomorrow or 2 years.

I haven't owned many cars personally, but my family has only ever driven clunkers. You learn the signs and which ones are worth the gamble to ignore.