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TCO Explained: What's the Real Cost of Your Car?

A car's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is more than its price. It includes depreciation, running costs, and taxes.

18 September 2025

Jess Hickman
By Jess Hickman (Motors Content Creator and Senior Designer)

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