The second biggest expense
Cars & Mobility
After housing, the car is the most expensive item in the household budget. Knowing it saves more than skipping any coffee.
The second biggest expense
What a car really costs: the total cost of ownership
A compact car costs around €500 a month, a mid-size SUV over €800, and the biggest item is not a tank of fuel but depreciation.
Three routes
Lease, finance or buy outright: what adds up
Leasing is convenient, financing is common, buying outright is usually cheapest.
With historic plates
Classic cars as an investment: between passion and return
Classic cars have gained more than stocks on average over twenty years, but the range runs from tripling to total loss.
Mobility
Car Cost Calculator
Price, holding period, mileage, consumption, insurance: what your car costs per month and per kilometre.