TOPEKA (KSNT) – April is Car Care Month, and with the uncertainty of how much your next car could cost you due to tariffs it’s never been a better time to keep up on those auto repairs. Even before tariff talk became common, drivers were already prioritizing keeping their car for longer when possible. According to , the average age of cars rose to a new record in 2024, hitting 12.6 years old. That could become a problem out on the road.