It depends. You can use depreciation to expense your car. It fact, according to this IRS.gov link, you can claim vehicle expenses two ways. You can use standard mileage that has a depreciation equivalent built into the mileage rate or you can use actual expenses, which includes an accelerated depreciation method.
If you are trying to recoup the cost of your car, you would use the the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS). If you use mileage the first year, then you will need use the straight line method to claim your depreciation if you choose to use actual expenses after that first year.. In fact, this IRS link explains thoroughly how to use depreciation to expense your car.
Please refer to this IRS link, for additional information.
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