Longevity of vehicle.

[Multispacer]

I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner Escapade, bought with 83k miles now on 115k.

I keep cars as long as possible - the only reason I'd sell is if it no longer serves its original purpose.

Mine is pumped full and thoroughly coated in Dinitrol and Bilt Hamber wax and coatings (forget Waxoyl - it's crap nowadays) - especially the sills. I also make sure the drains are always clear on them as well to let any water out.

I did find a rust scab on the inside of the front chassis leg up behind the arch liner, I ground this back and coated it in Jotun epoxy mastic.

I've changed all the front end suspension and steering consumables including springs, top strut mounts etc, all new brake components front and rear, as well as alternator, timing belt + water pump, crank pulley + idlers, and a couple of CV boots.

Use decent branded parts from Autodoc (Valeo, Corteco, elring etc etc), keep on top of any issues and be proactive with maintenance and there's no reason why the car wont carry on for many more years to come.

That is a top class protection regime there, better than I've seen on some aircraft I've worked on!

No reason why your vehicle isn't going to last for very many years!

[Kyleonsite]

Thanks!

All my cars are like new underneath, similar routine, remove as much rust as possible (3M strip-it discs or sandblasting), Fertan any pitted rust that's left, Jotun 87W epoxy mastic on non sandblasted parts, Zinga cold galvanize on sandblasted, Dinitrol to finish.



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