10 Practical Car Maintenance Tips to Reduce Running Costs Running a car in the UK costs more than most people budget for. According to figures from Payment Assist, the average annual running cost for a UK driver now sits at around £3,350, and that figure does not account for unexpected repairs. Servicing and repairs alone averaged £503 per vehicle in 2025, based on data from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts.
The good news is that a large...