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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Monthly Costs Of Owning A Car Hits New High

Carzone’s 2026 Motoring Report has found that the average cost of running a car is now €224.40, whic...
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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Monthly Costs Of Owning A Car Hits New High

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Carzone’s 2026 Motoring Report has found that the average cost of running a car is now €224.40, which is a 6% increase on last year.

Insurance premiums and fuel prices have been cited as the most common reasons among those surveyed.

Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, speaks to Will O’Callaghan on The Last Word.

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