Car Maintenance Cost Calculator
Estimate your annual maintenance costs by car age, type, and service schedule. See a 5-year forecast and how costs compare between keeping your car vs. buying new.
Quick Presets
Vehicle Details
Oil Changes
Tire Rotations
New Tires
Brake Jobs
Annual Maintenance Cost
$516
$43/mo
Good shape: Maintenance costs are in the normal range for your car age.
Monthly
$43
Cost / Mile
$0.034/mi
5-Year Total
$2,940
Age Multiplier
1.2x
Mid-life (+20%)
Annual Maintenance Cost by Car Age
Oil = changes × cost/change Tires = set cost ÷ years Total = base × age multiplier
5-Year Maintenance Forecast
Based on your current inputs, projected forward year by year as your car ages.
| Year | Car Age | Multiplier | Annual Cost | Cumulative | $/Mile |
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Multiplier reflects real-world cost increase as cars age: 0–3 yrs (1.0x), 4–7 yrs (1.2x), 8–12 yrs (1.5x), 13+ yrs (2.0x).
New vs. Old Car — Maintenance Cost Comparison
Same service costs, but how does your current car compare to a new replacement over 5 years?
| Year | Your Car Cost | Your Car Age | New Car Cost | New Car Age | Difference |
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Comparison uses your current service costs applied to both vehicles. New car replacement costs (purchase price, financing) are not included.