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Car Running Cost

Add up the real running costs of your car — fuel, insurance, registration, servicing and tyres — per year.

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About This Car Running Cost Calculator

This free car running cost calculator adds up the ongoing cash costs of owning a car in Australia — fuel, insurance, registration (rego), servicing, and tyres or repairs — to show your total cost per year, week and day. It is handy for budgeting or comparing the cost of keeping a car versus other transport.

Note: this tool covers running costs only. It does not include the purchase price, finance or loan repayments, or depreciation (the value your car loses over time). This is general information, not financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in car running costs?+
Ongoing cash costs: fuel, insurance, registration, servicing, and tyres or repairs. It excludes the purchase price, finance repayments and depreciation.
Why isn't depreciation included?+
Depreciation is the value your car loses over time rather than a cash bill. This calculator focuses on the out-of-pocket running costs you actually pay.
How can I reduce my running costs?+
Compare insurance and fuel prices, drive efficiently, keep up with servicing to avoid bigger repairs, and combine trips to cut fuel use.

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