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The true cost of owning
a car in the UK

Depreciation, fuel, insurance, tax, servicing, MOT — all in one number. Updated for 2026.

Fuel type
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years
years
MPG
£ /litre
£
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£
% over period
Total cost of ownership
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over 3 years
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/ month
0p
/ mile
Cost breakdown

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