{"id":6276,"date":"2019-11-20T17:21:22","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T17:21:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/arrowheadmb\/?p=6276"},"modified":"2025-10-08T14:28:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:28:27","slug":"most-common-car-problems-within-the-first-year-of-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/most-common-car-problems-within-the-first-year-of-ownership\/","title":{"rendered":"Most common car problems within the first year of ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the most common car problems that happen within the first year(ish) of ownership. Let\u2019s take a look at what we\u2019ve found, and what other car tips you might want to know.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-13011 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/11\/15133623\/Accident-JS-B_b.jpg\" alt=\"Man on his phone\" width=\"412\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/11\/15133623\/Accident-JS-B_b.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/177\/2019\/11\/15133623\/Accident-JS-B_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/>Top fixes in your new car<\/h3>\n<p>Here are some of the top fixes you\u2019ll need to address in the earlier years of your vehicle\u2019s life.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accidents<\/li>\n<li>Basic maintenance (oil change, tire rotation, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Flat tires<\/li>\n<li>Headlight bulbs (actually, this is within the first 2 years, but close enough to make it on our list!)<\/li>\n<li>Brake Pads<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are a few things you might find that needs to be fixed in your car in the first year or two of your car ownership. While we hope you are never in an accident, some things you can\u2019t prevent, and accidents do happen. This is where vehicle warranties come in. To learn more about vehicle warranties check out our research pages. There\u2019s also other basic vehicle maintenance you need to consider, such as tire rotations, oil changes, and filter replacements.<\/p>\n<p>We also see many people with flat tires from driving over potholes and other debris in the road. So, it\u2019s always a good idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/learn-how-to-change-a-flat-tire-in-your-car\/\">learn how to change a flat tire<\/a>. Living in the city can be hard on your vehicle brakes and brake pads. So, it isn\u2019t uncommon to need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/auto-parts-peoria-az\">new brake pads<\/a> more frequently when you live in the city as opposed to living in more rural areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/blog\/what-are-the-color-options-for-the-2020-mercedes-benz-gls\/\"><strong>What are the color options for the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>How long can a car last until it dies?<\/h3>\n<p>Generally, if you take care of a well-built car, it can last for about 200,000 miles. Some might last a little shorter, some a little longer, but this is a good number to keep in mind. If it\u2019s time to get your next car you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arrowheadmb.com\/new-vehicles-peoria-az\">find new and used models at your friendly Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some of the most common car problems that happen within the first year(ish) of ownership. Let\u2019s take a look at what we\u2019ve found, and what other car tips you might want to know.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":13012,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[28,79],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you looking at buying a new or used car? 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