Need assistance with auto expenses

NeverBob wrote:
> I drive a lot for work (in town and out), and receive 30 cents a mile.
> A year ago that wasn't great, but now it is just awful.
>
> The man who decides the amount has commented that "at 30 cents a mile
> you are MAKING money" (perhaps he thinks we only pay for gas) and I'm
> looking for a resource that will break down all the expenses by the
> mile. Brakes, depreciation, regular oil changes, tires, etc.
>
> I've been browsing for about 2 hours and can't find any reliable
> sources I would quote in a meeting - any assistance would be
> appreciated!

There aren't any; the price increase is too recent for any studies to
have been done about it.

I suggest keeping a log of your actual expenses. H&R Block gives out
the log books for free (I used to work there).