how much does your car cost you?

[NutellaLawson]

excluding petrol costs. I mean tax, insurance, repairs, mot.

I ask because we got rid of our car 8 years ago, opting to get about by bike or public transport.

However we now have two children so visiting rellies on the train means a great faff even without the two car seats we need to carry if we are to get a lift from the station or want to go on day trips in their car.

Since e have no car of our own we are looking to buy six car seats!!. (2 for here, 2 at paternal gp and 2 at my parents. That still leaves us short if we visit 1 aunt or 2 uncles who are a train ride away. 12 car seats is just mad).

Also a bus journey into town for us (though kids go free at their age) leaves us pennies change from a tenner.

so I'm thinking a car may be cheaper in the long run and expands the range of places tk go (day trips out. ds2 has not been more than 3 miles from home since birth).

so how much does your car cost you, excluding petrol?

and do you think you could manage without it where you live?

roughtyping excellent news - always shop around and never accept the 'package' deal without checking.

yes, that contents insurance sounds much more reasonable - unless you are renting a castle that is about the going rate.

fluffy I was v tempted by picanto. My friend has one and loves it! Think it came with a 7 year warranty?? It's lovely anyway.

I have a 61 plate VW Polo. It costs me each month:
£210 loan
£44 insurance (OH has 9 points on licence, I have 2 years NCB so would be cheaper without him on policy)
£100 max petrol
annual costs:
had my first MOT and service in september for £170
tax for six months £68.25
hope this helps!

Tax £20
Insurance £115
MOT & Service £135

Toyota Aygo 1l