There’s so much more to owning a car than monthly payments on a loan or lease. Consider the following five costs when it comes to owning a vehicle:
Gas: The amount you spend on fuel will fluctuate along with gas prices and varies by vehicle, location, and how much you drive. Expect to spend $150-300 a month on fuel.
Parking: Depending on where you work or live, you might need to factor parking costs into your budget. Parking expenses will vary by region, with lower costs in rural areas and higher costs in urban areas, such as New York City or Boston.
Insurance: This also varies according to a number of factors. The average cost of auto insurance in the U.S. is $88.50/month.
Vehicle registration fees: These fees may be annual or biennial. Some states will charge a flat registration fee, while others use factors such as the age of your car or fuel efficiency to determine your rate.
Maintenance: New cars cost an average of $1 in maintenance for every 10 miles. Older cars can cost an average of $1,000 a year in maintenance costs. This, of course, varies by vehicle and its condition when purchased. Maintenance includes oil changes, tire rotations, brake pad replacements and more.
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