[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/revealed-typical-motoring-life\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/revealed-typical-motoring-life\/","headline":"Revealed: typical motoring life and how much it costs","name":"Revealed: typical motoring life and how much it costs","description":"Do you ever stop and think how many miles you have driven? Based on your current daily commute, you could calculate that you do about 50, 120, 200 miles a week. Times that by how many years you\u2019ve been in your current job and you\u2019re gaining a wider picture. But how many miles will the average motorist drive over their entire motoring life? This was the big question at the centre of some recent research by AutoEurope.co.uk and the answer? […]","datePublished":"2017-03-30","dateModified":"2017-03-31","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Audi-A4-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Audi-A4-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/revealed-typical-motoring-life\/","about":["BLOG"],"wordCount":557,"keywords":["cost of driving","driving stats","figures","motoring","motoring life"],"articleBody":"Do you ever stop and think how many miles you have driven?Based on your current daily commute, you could calculate that you do about 50, 120, 200 miles a week. Times that by how many years you\u2019ve been in your current job and you\u2019re gaining a wider picture.But how many miles will the average motorist drive over their entire motoring life?This was the big question at the centre of some recent research by AutoEurope.co.uk and the answer? 556,764; that\u2019s the equivalent of driving to the moon, doing a few donuts, then driving back to earth. Staggering, isn\u2019t it?!Throughout February, almost 2,000 motorists were quizzed about their mileage, motoring costs and in-car habits, with the results being multiplied by 64.5 years. The average life expectancy is 81.5 years, so minus the first 17 years where legally you\u2019re unable to drive and you get 64.5. It figures.Those 556,764 miles racked up by the average motorist work out at 165.7 miles and seven hours in the car every week.Joy, error and angerOver those 64.5 years, there will be plenty of anger with 2,709 incidents of road rage and 1,935 in-car arguments, while the horn will be beeped 2,399 times.There\u2019s plenty of opportunity for error too, with the curb being clipped 1,702 times and 2,709 parking manoeuvres being messed up. We\u2019ll also scratch the car more than 1,000 times.Not that there\u2019s a lack of joy though. The average motorist will kiss their kids or partner goodbye 7,740 times, play almost 1,500 games of I-spy and sing along to the radio more than 7,800 times.The car also doubles up as a dining room, with more than 2,000 trips round the drive-thru and almost 7,000 cups of coffee consumed. Close to 5,000 sandwiches will be scoffed too.The costBut how much does an average lifetime of motoring cost? \u00a3168,880, apparently. The poll found that the typical Brit has a car worth \u00a312,919 and will pay out \u00a3168.46 a year on MOTs and repairs, adding up to \u00a310,865 over a lifetime.Monthly fuel costs of \u00a389.67 a month snowball to almost \u00a370,000 in total, while parking will set us back \u00a312.15 a month or nigh on \u00a39,500 over our motoring life.A spokesperson for AutoEurope.co.uk commented: \u201cIt\u2019s amazing to consider what the average car goes through in that seven hours a week we are spending in them.\u201cWe know how owning a car can give people a big sense of freedom, so it might be the case that it\u2019s worth every penny.\u201dA lifetime of driving in numbersWeekly mileage: 165.77 hours spent in the car a week2,709 messed up parking manoeuvres1,935 rows with partner2,709 incidents of road rageTell the kids off 3,018 times1,470 games of I-spyClip the curb 1,702 timesBeep the horn 2,399 timesKiss kids or partner goodbye 7,740 timesSing along to the radio 7,817 timesApply make-up 3,637 timesEat 4,953 sandwichesDrink 6,966 cups of coffeeVisit a drive-thru fast food restaurant 2,012 timesScratch the car 1,006 timesWash the car 2,089 timesClean the interior 2,244 timesCostsMOT and repairs: \u00a3168.46 a year – \u00a310,865 over a lifetimeFuel: \u00a389.67 a month – \u00a369,404 over a lifetimeServicing: \u00a3441 a year – \u00a328,444 over a lifetimeParking: \u00a312.15 a month – \u00a39,404 over a lifetimeInsurance: \u00a3436 a year – \u00a328,122 over a lifetimeTax and tolls: \u00a3116.35 a year – \u00a37,504 over a lifetimeCar supplies: \u00a329.61 a year – \u00a31,909 over a lifetimeHoliday rental car: \u00a3180 a year – \u00a311,610 over a lifetimeParking and speeding tickets: \u00a325.12 a year – \u00a31,620 over a lifetimeTotal cost: \u00a3168,880"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Revealed: typical motoring life and how much it costs","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/blog\/revealed-typical-motoring-life\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]