Car Costs Tracker
Car Costs Tracker
See what your car really costs to run: per month, per mile and by category, with your miles per gallon worked out from each fill up.
What's inside
- Dashboard: the last 12 months of spending, cost per month and per mile, average miles per gallon and a chart
- Fuel Log: mileage, litres and cost for each fill up, with miles per gallon, price per litre and cost per mile
- Costs: insurance, vehicle tax, MOT, servicing, repairs, tyres, parking and the rest, with totals by category
- Reminders: MOT, tax, insurance, service and breakdown cover dates with a countdown and a due soon flag
Good for
- Knowing the real cost before you change car
- Keeping MOT, tax and insurance dates in one place
- Checking whether your fuel economy is slipping
Good to know
- It doesn't include the cost of buying the car or the value it loses over time
- Miles per gallon is only accurate if you fill the tank each time
- Uses miles, litres and UK gallons
- Works in Microsoft Excel and free Google Sheets
- Instant download, one-off payment
5 tabs, all set up for you
The formulas are already done. You type in the white cells and everything else updates by itself.
- Start HereYour car, its starting mileage and how early to flag reminders
- DashboardCost per month and per mile, fuel economy, and where the money goes
- Fuel LogEvery fill up, with miles per gallon and price per litre worked out
- CostsInsurance, tax, MOT, servicing, repairs and everything else
- RemindersMOT, tax, insurance and service dates, with a countdown
Ready in about two minutes
Your file is ready straight after checkout, on the order page and by email.
Double-click to open in Excel. For free Google Sheets, go to sheets.google.com, then File, Import, Upload.
Pick your currency, then type in the white cells. Totals, bars and charts update themselves.
Get this and every other planner for £29
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Questions
Something else? Get in touch and we'll help.
How long does it take to arrive?
It's instant. This is a digital download, so nothing is posted and there's no delivery wait. Your download link appears on the order confirmation page straight after payment and is emailed to you too. If you can't see the email, check your junk or spam folder.
Which countries can I buy from?
You can buy from the UK and the United States. US prices are shown in US dollars, and you can switch the spreadsheet to $ on the Start Here tab. We're working on opening up to more countries, so join our email list below to hear first.
Do I need Excel?
No. It works in Microsoft Excel and in free Google Sheets. In Google Sheets, go to File, Import, Upload and choose the file.
Will it work on a Mac, iPad or phone?
Yes, in Excel for Mac or Google Sheets in any browser. The Google Sheets app is handy for quick updates on your phone, but setting it up is easier on a bigger screen. Apple Numbers can open the file, but some features may not work the same.
Can I use it again next year?
Yes. It's a one-off payment with no subscription. Keep a clean copy and start a fresh one whenever you like.
How do I get my file?
You'll get a download link on the order confirmation page and by email as soon as you've paid.
Is this financial advice?
No. It's a planning tool that does the maths for you. For free, impartial guidance, see MoneyHelper.