16/10/2026
When checking an older vehicle, pay attention to the dashboard condition.
Over time, sunlight and repeated temperature changes can contribute to dashboard materials becoming brittle and developing cracks. Storage conditions and the material itself also play a role, so two vehicles of the same age can show very different levels of deterioration.
Dashboard cracks don't necessarily indicate mechanical problems, but damage around the passenger airbag area shouldn't automatically be treated as cosmetic.
A vehicle's mileage tells only part of its story. Its overall condition matters, too.