Are you approaching an odometer milestone on your car and looking for some fun ways to celebrate? We’ve got you covered.

Today is devoted to one of the most beloved parts of your car’s dashboard, the odometer. That’s right, May 12 is Odometer Day!

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Reaching an odometer milestone is a significant achievement for any car owner, and it’s worth taking the time to commemorate the occasion. Whether you’re about to hit 10,000 kms or 100,000 kms, there are plenty of fun ways to celebrate your car’s longevity and the adventures you’ve shared together.

But why is your odometer so important?

Your odometer helps track the distance your vehicle has travelled with this information essential for things like vehicle maintenance.  Your odometer reading will determine when your vehicle needs certain things such as oil changes, tyre rotations and new brakes.

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The odometer measurements also work towards calculating your vehicle’s fuel efficiency and helps to measure the distance between two locations, so you can estimate how long it will take to get there and plan your itinerary accordingly.

Probably one of the most important reasons to admire and appreciate your odometer is for resale value. Odometer readings are a significant factor in determining a vehicle’s resale value with cars with lower mileage tending to have higher resale values than those with higher mileage. If you plan to sell your vehicle, keeping track of your odometer reading will help you determine its fair market value.

Log into your carsales account, check your car into the Garage with its odo reading and it will generate its current value for you.

How can I celebrate an odometer milestone?

Take a road trip

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Plan a road trip to celebrate your odometer milestone, or to hit an odometer milestone on. Choose a scenic route or a destination you have always wanted to visit and make it memorable with some great tunes, passengers and stops along the way.

Accessorise your car

Use your odometer milestone as an opportunity to upgrade your car. You could add new accessories, install a new sound system, or get a custom paint job. This will not only make your car look better, but it will also make it feel like a whole new car.

Have a car detailing day

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Treat your car to a day of pampering with a professional car detailing service. They’ll clean, wax, and detail your car to make it look and feel like new. It’s always a good idea to give your car a decent clean to ensure you’ll get much more wear and shine out of it for years to come.

Throw a car-themed party

Host a party to celebrate your odometer milestone. Decorate with car-themed decorations, serve food and drinks related to cars or car brands, and invite friends and family who share your love for cars.

Create a scrapbook

Create a scrapbook to commemorate your odometer milestone. Include photos, notes, and memories of your car and the adventures you have had together. This will be a great keepsake to look back on in the future.

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