How do I estimate a monthly ownership budget?
Start with mileage, energy and your own recurring costs.
On a vehicle listing, choose Calculate running costs. The calculator is free and works without an account, including from the Tools page. Enter your own assumptions for distance, energy and the other costs available in the form. Results are scenario estimates, not supplier invoices or quotations.
For a useful comparison, use the same period and distance for both vehicles. Add expenses outside the tool separately, and check actual insurance or servicing prices with the relevant provider.
Recalculate if your usage or energy prices change. Confirm listing information with the seller; the calculator does not verify the vehicle's technical condition.
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