5 Tips to Maximize the Life of Your Car By Hayden White Be considerate. Image: http://media.komonews.com/ Use good driving habits. Accelerating quickly and stopping abruptly can prematurely wear your vehicle’s engine, transmission, tires and brakes. Aggressive driving also wastes gas. Pages: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Published in Car Maintenance & DIY Car Care TipsCar Maintenance TipsKeeping Car Running