Car Ownership Cost Guide
Tax, fuel, and fines — the true cost of driving
Owning a car costs more than the sticker price — acquisition tax, annual tax, fuel, and fines all add up. Use this guide to estimate annual car tax by engine size, fuel cost and efficiency by distance, and acquisition tax on a new car.
Calculators in this guide
FAQ
What determines car tax?
For passenger cars it's a per-cc rate on engine displacement, with a discount as the car ages.