True Cost Calculator

The price tag lies. This shows what a car really costs you over 5 years.

BMW 2002 tii 1972 (clear)

True 5-year cost (after resale)
£29,084
Purchase price£27,500
Fuel (5 yrs)£5,859
Insurance (5 yrs)£3,000
Maintenance (5 yrs)£2,000
Road tax (5 yrs)£900
Minus estimated resale value−£10,175

That is £485/month of real motoring cost.

Estimates use average UK depreciation curves. Your mileage, driving style and insurer will move the numbers.