Off topic, but I'm always surprised by this kind of considerations. Over here, cars have annual inspection similar to the British MOT test (except new cars only on 3rd and 5th years) and there the engineer checks anything that has to do with traffic safety. Americans drive newer cars (average 11.5 years compared to our 13.5 years), but apparently maintain them less as there are no mandatory inspections in most states, beyond some smog tests.

Over here, people change tyres twice per year (winter/summer wheels) so there's an opportunity to look at brakes and suspension.