28/11/2025
Stories like this make our workshop hearts happy!
A car only reaches these kinds of numbers when it’s cared for the right way — routine checks, quality workmanship, and preventative maintenance.
Longevity isn’t luck… it’s discipline.
A 1993 Toyota Corolla in New Zealand has officially crossed the 2,000,000 km mark — all while running on its original engine and gearbox. The owner, who spent decades delivering newspapers across the region, drove nearly 5,000 km every single week. With such extreme mileage, the car required consistent maintenance, but remarkably avoided any major engine failures.
The secret to its longevity comes down to disciplined care: bi-weekly servicing at the same workshop, timely replacement of wear-and-tear parts, and dozens of timing belt changes. Despite this punishing routine, the Corolla’s core components remained untouched, showcasing the durability Toyota has become famous for. It's a mechanical tribute to reliability that few modern vehicles can match.
This story has turned the humble Corolla into a global talking point, proving once again why the model is beloved for its longevity. For many drivers, reaching even 500,000 km feels like an achievement — but this 2-million-km milestone pushes loyalty, engineering, and maintenance discipline to legendary status.
