Fuel and insurance are easy to remember because I pay them regularly. Tires, batteries, registration, inspections and occasional repairs arrive as unpleasant surprises. I'm building a monthly car fund that includes those less frequent costs rather than pretending they are emergencies. Do you calculate it from past receipts, mileage or a rough annual allowance? I know the exact number will never be perfect, but I'd like a buffer that reflects real ownership.
Planning for annual car costs beyond fuel and insurance
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- car-ownership
- planning
- annual
- costs
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