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Discover practical tips for using Car Cost Expert and learn how to fully explore the total cost of ownership (TCO) for your vehicles.
Maximise your TCO insight
In an increasingly competitive automotive landscape, having a clear view of your vehicles’ TCO is essential. Even small improvements can give you a strategic edge.
Car Cost Expert delivers precise TCO data for over 600 model ranges, with 300 mileage combinations across 12 countries, giving you the clarity you need to make smarter decisions.
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How to use Car Cost Expert as a Manufacturer
Car Cost Expert is your go-to tool for TCO simulation, helping you configure the ideal mix of equipment, packages, and services to outperform competitors and boost sales.
With Car Cost Expert, you can:
- Integrate TCO insights into your product development planning
- Fine-tune pricing and specification strategies to enhance TCO outcomes
- Strengthen your messaging by highlighting your TCO advantage
- Demonstrate the TCO strengths of your vehicle lineup
- Equip your salesforce with compelling, data-backed selling points
- Benchmark and refine parts pricing and service intervals
- Break down TCO components to pinpoint where your models outperform—or underperform—against the competition
How to use Car Cost Expert as a fleet & leasing company
Car Cost Expert gives you deeper insight into holding costs and helps you determine the optimal timing for vehicle remarketing or contract extensions, maximising profitability in de-fleeting.
With Car Cost Expert, you can:
- Make smarter vehicle purchasing decisions
- Run simulations with your specific operational parameters
- Evaluate workshop and maintenance costs
- Support clients in finding the most suitable vehicles
- Reduce overall costs and optimise your fleet
Getting started with Car Cost Expert
Car Cost Expert brings all your TCO data together in one intuitive platform. The highly visual, user-friendly interface helps you get a clearer picture of the market.
With Car Cost Expert, you can:
- Input your own values to generate tailored insights
- Export reports in Excel or PDF format
- Clearly interpret your TCO breakdown across key cost areas
- Factor equipment and maintenance into your TCO
FAQs
We update our data every month to ensure you always have access to the most current and reliable insights. Our independent analysis provides the accuracy you can depend on.
Each time you apply custom filters, your selections are automatically saved. They’ll be ready and waiting the next time you log in, so you don’t have to keep starting from scratch.
Car Cost Expert delivers TCO insights for over 600 model ranges, spanning 300 mileage combinations across 12 countries, giving you a comprehensive view of the European automotive landscape.
Markets included in Car Cost Expert:
Germany, Spain, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia, and Romania.
Car Cost Expert lets you switch between trade and retail perspectives with just one click. Simply select your desired specification from the dropdown menu and instantly compare key values side by side, no extra steps needed.
Yes. Car Cost Expert includes a comprehensive range of filters that allow you to zero in on the exact data you need.
For example, you can:
- Set custom prices for components like brake discs or fuel filters
- Adjust tyre dimensions or specifications
- Modify insurance classifications
- Lower fuel consumption values
Car Cost Expert will then automatically recalculate your TCO based on your inputs.
Yes. You can export your results in Excel or PDF format, making it easy to incorporate data-driven insights into your client communications.
Yes. Car Cost Expert allows you to input your own values (e.g., labour rates, interest rates, or consumption figures) to see how they influence tax implications or discount strategies. This helps you uncover cost-saving opportunities or fine-tune pricing decisions.
Yes. Car Cost Expert includes a wide range of filters designed to deliver highly targeted results. With over 20 options to choose from, you can narrow your search to the exact vehicle your client is interested in. You can filter by market, CO₂ emissions, brand, and model. You can even apply budget constraints to further refine your results.
Car Cost Expert is just one of a suite of Autovista products, data feeds, and APIs designed to support every phase of the automotive value chain.
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Car Cost Expert is just one of a suite of products, data feeds and APIs from Autovista that help at every stage of the automotive value chain.
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