How Much Does Your Car Cost to Run

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR CAR ££E 3333 EEE 3333 COST TO RUN? 3 3 Drivers in the UK cough up more cash to run their car than any other country on earth, with the average driver paying an astounding £3,500 per year. As running costs rise year on year, Redex asks - how much does your car cost to run? WHAT COULD YOU BUY FOR THE PRICE OF A YEAR'S FUEL? €2,250 Fuel is without question the biggest drain on a motorist's wallet, with the average driver spending around £2,250 a year on topping up the tank. To put this into perspective, here are ten things you could buy for the cost of a year's worth of fuel: £2250 A 14-night summer holiday to Cuba for 2 people 62250 A 65" Ultra HD £2250 45 bottles of single malt Scotch whiskey Home Cinema System A luxury leather corner sofa with space for up to six adults £2250 A brand new 125CC Scooter 000 Eighteen track day 18 experiences at Elvington ... .... .. Racetrack £2250 3 season tickets at a Premiership football club 100 brand new smartphones A new bike for all the family 1/4 of a century's worth of cheese* *If you ate a block of cheese per week at £2.00 per block ? DID YOU KNOW UK motorists spend an average of 87% £667 a year on car insurance of UK drivers are unhappy with the cost of running a car The average cost of vehicle tax is Based on an annual mileage of 12,500, the average driver spends £225 £2,256 per year on fuel 21-30 year old female driver, small old car, living in a city, driving 5,000 miles a 30-40 year old male driver, new sports car, living in a town, driving 10,000 miles a year: 40-50 year old male driver, large family car, living in the country, 25,000 miles a year: year: Road Tax: £110 Road Tax: £290 Road Tax: £250 Insurance: £650 Insurance: £870 Insurance: £450 Breakdown Cover. £50 Breakdown Cover. £50 Breakdown Cover. £50 Fuel: £760 Fuel: £1560 Fuel: £3030 I Tyres: £171 Tyres: £300 I Tyres: £300 Service Costs: £150 Service Costs: £260 Service Costs: £280 P Parking: £100 P Parking: £250 P Parking: £250 Total: Total: Total: £2,141 £3,580 £4,310 per year per year per year Running costs per mile SUPERMINI НАТСH FAMILY 4X4 SPORTS BACK SALOON CAR Зр — Replacement Parking & Tolls Tyres Service Costs Parts Fuel 2p 4p 8p 10p 12p 14p 16p 18p Pence per mile TOTAL RUNNING COSTS 3. PER MILE 18.56p 21.14p 22.83p 25.31p 29.06p SUPERMINI НАТСH FAMILY 4X4 SPORTS BACK SALOON CAR Developed for the modern motorist, Redex products can help you save fuel, reduce emissions and improve the life of your engine. Find out more at: www.holtsauto.com/redex REDEX KEEP DRIVING References: http://www.webuyanycar.com/about-us/press-centre/the-most-expensive-country/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2514297/3-500-year-makes-Britain-expensive-place-run-car.html http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/running_costs/ £2250 £2250 Pence per mile