Terms of service

The short version

By using TrueCostMotors, you agree to these terms. The site is a free informational tool. The numbers are estimates, not promises. Nothing here is financial advice. Be reasonable when using the site, and we will keep it running and free.

What this site is

TrueCostMotors is a free website that estimates the true cost of owning performance cars, including payments, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and common repairs. The calculator runs entirely in your browser. We do not have user accounts, and anything you type into the calculator stays on your device.

Not financial advice

Everything on this site is for general information only. Cost estimates, affordability verdicts, and comparisons are not financial, tax, insurance, or legal advice. Your actual costs will differ based on your location, driving habits, credit, insurer, and choices. Talk to a qualified professional before making a buying decision.

Estimates, not guarantees

Our figures are built from public data sources, national averages, and research, and they are updated periodically. Prices change, data goes stale, and mistakes happen. We work to keep everything accurate, but we do not guarantee that any figure on this site is complete, current, or correct for your situation.

Affiliate links

Some links on this site are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help keep the calculator free. Our cost figures and car breakdowns are researched independently, and affiliate relationships do not change the numbers. See our privacy policy for more.

Our content

Text, design, and original graphics on TrueCostMotors belong to us. Car photos on this site are used under their respective licenses, with photographer credit shown on each car page. You are welcome to share links to our pages. Do not copy large portions of the site, republish our content as your own, or scrape the site aggressively in a way that degrades it for everyone else.

Acceptable use

Use the site lawfully and reasonably. Do not attempt to disrupt the site, bypass its security, or use it for anything unlawful. If you contact us, be civil; we may ignore or block abusive messages.

Third-party links

We link to outside sites such as retailers, forums, and data sources. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, accuracy, or practices. Visiting them is at your own discretion.

No warranties

The site is provided "as is," without warranties of any kind. We do not promise the site will always be available, error-free, or secure, though we work to keep it that way.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent allowed by law, TrueCostMotors is not liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content, including decisions you make based on our cost estimates.

Changes

We may update these terms from time to time. We will post the new version here with a new "last updated" date, and continuing to use the site after changes means you accept them.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email [email protected].