{"id":17787,"date":"2019-05-03T16:50:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T20:50:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=17787"},"modified":"2024-12-03T06:05:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-03T06:05:32","slug":"the-hidden-costs-of-owning-a-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/the-hidden-costs-of-owning-a-car\/","title":{"rendered":"The Hidden Costs of Owning a Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to budgeting for a new car, many first-time buyers only consider the purchase price and monthly payments.\u00a0 However, that\u2019s only half the battle.\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"AAA (opens in a new tab)\">AAA<\/a> states that the average cost to own and operate a vehicle in 2018 was $8,849.\u00a0 If you\u2019re not prepared for the additional expenses, your dream car can quickly become a financial nightmare.\u00a0 Here are some hidden costs of owning a car that can sneak up on you. In addition to the purchase price, regular maintenance, insurance premiums, fuel costs, and unexpected repairs can add up significantly over time. Registration fees and taxes are other expenses that new car buyers often overlook. Much like the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/hidden-costs-home-ownership\/\">hidden expenses of owning a home<\/a>, these ongoing costs can strain your budget if you&#8217;re not adequately prepared.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-gas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Gas<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unless your name is <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Fred_Flintstone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Fred Flintstone (opens in a new tab)\">Fred Flintstone<\/a>, you\u2019re going to need more than just your feet to get your car moving.\u00a0 When it comes to buying gas, different cars have different fuel needs.\u00a0 While most people can get away with using regular grade, some cars require premium gas which is more expensive.\u00a0 You can estimate your fuel costs by knowing your cars MPG (miles per gallon), how many miles you\u2019re likely to drive and the average gas price.\u00a0 If you\u2019re looking to save money, there are tricks you can use to improve your gas mileage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Slow down.\u00a0 Every 5 MPH you drive over 60 MPH reduces your fuel economy by 7%.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Take it easy behind the wheel.\u00a0 Driving aggressively lowers your gas mileage by 15-30% on highways and 10-40% in stop and go traffic.<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Keep your tires properly inflated. This simple move can improve your gas mileage by 0.6%.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-insurance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Insurance<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you plan to lease or finance your car, you may be required to have collision and comprehensive insurance coverage.\u00a0 Collision insurance protects you if you get into an accident.\u00a0 Comprehensive insurance will help you pay to replace or repair your vehicle if it\u2019s damaged in an incident outside of your control.\u00a0 For example, if a tree branch falls on your car or your vehicle is stolen.\u00a0 Insurance rates are dependent upon a few factors such as where you live, your age, marital status, driving record and the kind of car you drive.\u00a0 Typically, the more expensive the car the more you can expect to pay in insurance.\u00a0 According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Insure.com (opens in a new tab)\">Insure.com<\/a>, these are the cheapest cars to insure for 2019.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong> Rank <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong> Make <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Model <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong> Average annual premium <\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>1<\/td>\r\n<td>Honda<\/td>\r\n<td>Odyssey LX<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,298<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>2<\/td>\r\n<td>Jeep<\/td>\r\n<td>Wrangler Sport<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,304<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>3<\/td>\r\n<td>Subaru<\/td>\r\n<td>Outback 2.5i<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,306<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>4<\/td>\r\n<td>Mazda<\/td>\r\n<td>CX-3 Sport<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,307<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>5<\/td>\r\n<td>Honda<\/td>\r\n<td>HR-V LX<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,325<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>6<\/td>\r\n<td>Honda<\/td>\r\n<td>CR-V LX<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,333<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>7<\/td>\r\n<td>Jeep<\/td>\r\n<td>Renegade Sport<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,338<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>8<\/td>\r\n<td>Ford<\/td>\r\n<td>Escape S<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,344<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>9<\/td>\r\n<td>Subaru<\/td>\r\n<td>Forester 2.5i<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,347<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>10<\/td>\r\n<td>Jeep<\/td>\r\n<td>Compass Sport<\/td>\r\n<td>$1,349<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<\/h4>\r\n<h2 id=\"h-registration-and-inspections\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Registration and inspections<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can\u2019t legally drive your car without it being registered. \u00a0Each state has its own method for calculating registration fees.\u00a0 Some places charge a flat rate while others charge based on your vehicles weight, age or value.\u00a0 Certain states also require periodic safety and emissions inspections, so you need to set aside money for that too.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-maintenance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintenance<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your vehicle\u2019s not going to make it to 100,000 miles if it\u2019s not properly serviced and maintained.\u00a0 Experts recommend checking your lights, tire inflation and condition, windshield washer fluid and engine oil level monthly.\u00a0 Additionally, your car is going to need oil changes, brake services, tires and trips to the car wash.\u00a0 None of which are free.\u00a0 To keep your car running smoothly, we suggest following the maintenance schedule in your owner\u2019s manual.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-parking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people have dreams of living in a big city like Manhattan but don\u2019t realize how much of a struggle it can be to find street parking.\u00a0 As a result, you may have no choice but to pay for a monthly parking spot which isn\u2019t cheap.\u00a0 You can easily pay around $400 for monthly parking in NYC.\u00a0 No matter where you live you may still be required to pay for parking when you visit certain areas.\u00a0 This may mean dropping a couple quarters in a meter or paying an hourly rate in a parking garage.\u00a0 Keep in mind, many garages raise their rates tremendously during big events.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-depreciation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Depreciation<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you sign on the dotted line and drive your car off the lot it starts losing its value.\u00a0 New vehicles depreciate by 20 percent within the first year.\u00a0 By 60 months, it\u2019s only worth 39 percent of its original sticker price.\u00a0 That\u2019s not good news if you\u2019re planning to resell your car down the line.\u00a0 However, some vehicles hold their value better than others.\u00a0 For 2019, the Toyota Tacoma, Jeep Wrangler and Toyota Tundra have the best resale value.\u00a0 Kelley Blue Book states they hold more than 56% of their resale value after 60 months.<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 id=\"h-traffic-violations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traffic violations<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many drivers know the traffic laws but still try to break the rules anyway.\u00a0 At some point your luck is going to run out and the cops will catch you.\u00a0 Depending on the violation, your insurance rate may increase when it&#8217;s time to renew your policy.\u00a0 According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insurance.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Insurance.com (opens in a new tab)\">Insurance.com<\/a>, here\u2019s how much of a jump you can expect.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure 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