What's Your Story

What's Your Story wants to know how owners of older vehicles keep them road-worthy. We're preparing an article about older cars and owners' strategies for keeping them running, safely.

R.L. Polk, Southfield, Mich., reports that 35% of passenger vehicles on American roads were 11 years old or older in 2009, compared with 29% in 1996. Go ahead—knock us out with your tales of 300,000+ mile wheels. Tell us about your high-mileage, trusty (not necessarily rusty...) old car and we may share it in the article.

Of course, we will protect your privacy. Submit your response here by Feb. 7, 2011.

Please include only your first name and the state where you live. If it's OK for us to follow up by e-mail to learn more about your experience, provide your e-mail address. We will use it for no purpose other than to develop the article.

And, for ideas about getting longevity from your car, read Keep Your Old Car Running from Home & Family Finance Resource Center.