Motoring costs

How much does it really cost to run a car?

If you own your own car then you will certainly be aware of the cost of petrol, insurance, road tax and servicing, but do you know how much your car is really costing you to run?

Our running cost tables are a general guide to the different factors that go together to make up the overall cost of running a privately owned petrol or diesel car.

If you're buying a new car then thinking about things like car tax, insurance groups and fuel consumption before you buy will help you keep costs within your budget.