Annual maintenance cost estimator

A yearly budget for routine servicing and wear items, so a repair bill is planned for rather than a surprise.

Estimated yearly spend

$740$1200

Roughly $80 per month set aside.

Routine servicing
$410
Wear items
$320
Unexpected repairs
$180

How to keep the number down

  • Do fluid changes on time — they are the cheapest thing you will ever buy.
  • Buy your own parts and pay for labour only; parts markups at shops are typically 30–100%.
  • Fix small leaks and worn bushings before they take out something expensive.
  • Keep records — a documented service history is worth real money at resale.

Work through the complete maintenance checklist to see what is due next.