With gas prices pushing $4.00 a gallon – many people are unaware of the actual expenses incurred in operating their cars. With married couples everything doubles and then start adding kids and your budget goes red in a hurry.
Transportation costs include not only gas, but the following: Oil changes; tires; brakes; fluids; car washes; repairs; as well as licensing and registration fees.
Unless you own or lease a brand new car, you are going to spend at least $100 a month (the annualized average) on everything in addition to gas. If you spend $50 a week on gas (which is typical) and add $100 a month for the other costs – you can plan on a monthly budget of at least $325 a month per car.
Please note – these transportation costs do not include car or lease payments or insurance premiums.
Call us today at (989) 233-9389 and we will send you a free budget guide in Excel format. You can customize it to fit your situation and you can get a grip on your budget.
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