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AUTO THE REAL COST OF CAR OWNERSHIP Car cost information can help the consumer make choices
they can afford. Vehicle expenses fall into three categories: one time costs, ongoing costs and emergency costs. One time costs include the actual purchase price, applicable sales taxes, registration and title fees. Ongoing costs include insurance, annual registration, gas, tolls, routine maintenance and depreciation. Emergency costs, include repairs, towing and insurance deductibles.
Remember, only you know what you can comfortable manage. The best way to take control on how much you can afford is to actually write down your income and expenses. You will be amazed how many forgotten expenses you’ll remember when the numbers go from your head to a piece of paper, to help out with your budgeting visit piggypal money tracker. |
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