Do you need to own a car?

How much owning your own car really costs

What if you didn’t need to own a car?

Owning a car is expensive – even a small one. The AA estimates the cost of ownership at around $8,000 per year. That’s $22 every single day, whether you drive it or not.

Now imagine keeping that money in your pocket.


What if you only needed a car… occasionally?

If you already own a bike or live near a good bus route, maybe it’s time to rethink whether you need a car at all – or at least, not a second one.

By going car-free or car-light, you can save on:

  • Insurance and registration
  • Warrant of Fitness and annual servicing
  • Fuel, oil, tyres, wiper blades, and other maintenance
  • Parking fees and tickets.