Running a car be expensive, but do you know exactly how expensive?
Use the calculator below to enter estimated depreciation, fuel, and
other costs for you car to find out how much it really costs to run!
1. Depreciation
How much value do you think your car will lose in three years? Most cars
depreciate less as they get older. A value of 40% - 50% is about average over
three years for a used car.
| Current Vehicle Value (£) | |
| Value Retained After 3 Years (%) |
2. Fuel
Fuel is costly these days. Enter your estimated annual mileage,
average fuel consumption and the current cost of fuel. Is that
diesel really going to be cheaper in the long run?
| Annual Mileage | |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG) | |
| Fuel Cost (Pence per Litre) |
3. Other
Just keeping a car on the road costs money. Find out here
how much difference a tax rise will make to your bottom line.
Is a car too expensive because of it's insurance premium?
Also enter the rough cost of servicing your vehicle every year. £300-£500 is
about average.
| Car Tax | |
| Yearly Maintenance Cost (£) | |
| Insurance (£) |