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How to use Maintenance Cost Estimator
- Enter your figures in the units shown beside each field. Keep monetary inputs in the same currency; money results are currently displayed in USD.
- Select the unit standard where the form offers a choice, then choose Calculate.
- Read the breakdown and compare the worked example below. Change one assumption to see its effect.
Formula used
Annual allowance = routine servicing + tyres + repairs + inspection/registration.
Worked example
450 + 250 + 500 + 150 = 1,350 per year, equivalent to 112.50 each month.
What the result means
Use local quotations and your maintenance schedule. A repair allowance is a budget provision, not a diagnosis or fixed bill.
Check your result
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If the result does not agree with your own calculation, report the page, inputs and expected answer. See our methodology and reference sources for the standards used.
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Formula, worked example and limitations updated September 10, 2026.