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Real Annual Cost of Running a Car in Saudi Arabia: Fuel, Tameen, Istimara, Wasel, MVPI

Saudi fuel is cheap by global standards, but Tameen (insurance), Istimara renewal, MVPI, and depreciation on large SUVs add up fast. Here is the honest annual cost of running a car in Saudi Arabia — across sedans, SUVs, and Land Cruisers.

Apr 13, 2026

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