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The Real Annual Cost of Running a Car in Australia: State-by-State Honest Numbers

The brochure says "from $35 a week to run". Reality includes rego, CTP, comprehensive insurance, fuel, servicing, tyres, depreciation. Here is the honest annual cost of owning a car in Australia, broken down state by state.

Apr 13, 2026

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