Smart, independent tools designed to help UK drivers
This website provides tools to explore estimated affordability, ownership costs,
fuel and commuting expenses, repairs, EV transition considerations, depreciation,
finance options, and clean-air zone charges.
The information is intended to support general comparison and understanding,
helping you consider whether continuing to own, repair, or replace a vehicle
may be suitable in different scenarios.
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Repair vs Replace
Enter your repair quotes, car age and mileage to estimate whether keeping the car is worth it.
Try Calculator
Cost of UK Ownership
Add tax, insurance, fuel and maintenance to see what your car really costs.
Calculate My Costs
EV Break-Even
Compare your current fuel spend with an EV scenario to see when it breaks even.
Run EV Scenario
Fuel Cost Comparison
Plug in your annual miles and MPG/WPG using simple inputs to compare fuel types.
Compare Fuel Types
EV Range Anxiety Checker
See whether an electric car fits your real-world driving habits and typical journeys.
Check My Driving
UK Commute Cost
Understand the true cost of your daily commute, including fuel, mileage, and time.
Calculate Commute Cost
Insurance Increase?
Understand the common reasons car insurance premiums rise — even without claims.
Understand My Premium
PCP Reality Check
See the true long-term cost of PCP deals, including balloon payments and depreciation.
Check PCP DealGeneral information, not advice
ChangeCar.com provides general information and illustrative tools intended to support understanding and comparison of vehicle ownership, costs, and related considerations.
The content on this website does not constitute financial, legal, mechanical, or environmental advice. Results are indicative only and may not reflect individual circumstances, market conditions, or vehicle-specific factors.
Users are encouraged to carry out their own research and, where appropriate, seek independent professional advice before making decisions relating to vehicle ownership or replacement.
How ChangeCar Works
Answer a Few Questions
Choose a tool and enter details about your car.
Let the Tools Crunch It
Our calculators estimate costs and tradeoffs using simple, transparent assumptions.
Decide with Confidence
Keep, fix or change car — backed by numbers instead of guesswork.
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Join drivers using ChangeCar to understand their real costs before they commit to the next car.