1. Chapter 12: Transportation

2. New or Used?
What are the pros and cons of each option?

3. New Car Pros Cons More expensive
Reliable
Low Mileage
Newer Technologies
Reduced Maintenance
Warranty
More expensive
Lose its value the most in the first 3 years

4. Used Cars Cons Pros Can be more affordable Many options to choose from
Warranty can carry over from previous owner
In some cases, they can be more expensive since you usually can only finance used cars for up to 4 years
May break down- you don’t know ALL previous problems the car may have had
May have a lot of miles

5. Can you pay for a car?
A car loan should be NO MORE than 15% of your gross pay or 20% of your net pay.
Example:
Salary of $50,000
Take home: $2,430/ month
Car Loan: $ 486 or LESS!

6. Can you afford a car? You must keep in mind other expenses you have!
Rent/Mortgage
Cell Phone Bill
Groceries
Utilities
Car Insurance
Student Loans
Maintenance for car
If all of this adds up to more than 80% of your take-home pay...then you may have a problem!

7. What car is right for you?
There are many different sizes, styles, features and options of cars.
How do you decide what car is right for you?
What factors should you consider?

8. Features
Characteristics of a particular car model that offer benefits to the owner.
Power Windows
Cruise Control
CD Player
Some features are standard and come with the car, others are optional and cost more money.

9. Options
Features that you can choose to include or not include on the car.
Sunroof
Leather Seats
MP3 Player

10. Buy or Lease a Car?

11. Financing
More than 80% of people who buy new cars in the US use credit to finance their purchase.

12. Leasing Renting an automobile for a specific period of time.
You still make monthly car payment, but they are usually lower than if you took out a loan and financed your car.

13. How Leasing Works...
When you lease, you are paying for using the car for the amount of time your lease is for... A.K.A renting a car.
At the end of the lease you can either decide to:
1. Turn in the car to the dealership
2. Buy the car

14. Who should consider leasing?
Someone who likes a new car often
Someone who drives very few miles
Someone who takes care of their car and drives safely!
At the end of a lease term, a leased car will be examined. Additional scratches or wear done to the car will be taken into consideration.

15. The Car Buying Process

16. Invoice Price
The amount the dealer paid to buy the car from the manufacturer.
Using this information you can calculate a fair price and know what you should be paying for a car.

17. Useful Resources Consumer Reports Edmunds Kelley Blue Book MSN Autos
Cars.com

18. Sticker Price (MSRP)
The manufacturers suggested retail price (MSRP).

19. Sticker Price (MSRP)
This price is almost always higher then the dealer expects consumers to pay for the car.
9-11 % higher than invoice price.

20. Public Transportation for the City Life Style
Cost- compared to owning a car, public transportation can be inexpensive
Convenience- Goes to most popular destinations.
Speed- can be faster than cars to get to your destination. Subways and ferries don’t compete with cars on freeway. Some cities even have bus lanes.
Parking- You don’t have to worry about finding a spot/lot.

21. CAR INSURANCE
Chapter 14.2

22. What is the purpose of auto insurance?
Why do you think it is against the law to not have car insurance?

23. What is Auto Insurance? Automobile Insurance
Arrangement between an individual (consumer) and an insurer (insurance company)
Protects individuals against risk from automobile accidents

24. Why Car Insurance? Used to protect you and your car.
State law says you cannot legally drive without car insurance.

25. Full Coverage Bodily Injury liability Property damage liability
Medical payment
Uninsured/underinsured motorist
Comprehensive
Collision

26. Activity
Read each statement and identify which auto coverage you believe is being described.
Try your best to choose what option you believe describes the scenario the best!

27. Bodily injury liability coverage
Used when you are legally responsible for injuring other people in an automobile accident.
Coverage is typically described by 2 numbers.
Example: $250,000/$500,000
First number is for 1 person injured, 2nd number is for all people injured in accident.
Insurance will cover that amount, you must pay remainder if total of accident is more.

28. Property Damage Liability Coverage
Pays for damage you caused to another person’s property.
It DOES NOT cover damage to your car.

29. Medical Payments Coverage
Pays medical and funeral expenses for you, your family members, and other passengers in your car because of injuries sustained in an accident- no matter who caused the accident.

30. Un-insured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Pays medical and damage expense for you and your passengers cause by a driver without insurance or with too little insurance to cover the loss. It does not cover the other driver.

31. Comprehensive Coverage
Pays for damage to your car caused by something other than collision.
Example: Earthquake, fire, wind, hail, and floods.
If your car is vandalized or stolen, you car is also covered under this type of insurance.

32. Collision Coverage
Pays for damage to your car caused by colliding with another car or object, such as a tree or fire hydrant.
Next to liability, this is likely to be the most expensive portion of an automobile policy.

33. Deductible Comprehensive and collision coverage carry a deductible.
When you are at fault, you may need to pay a deductible before your insurance company will pay the rest.

34. Deductible
An amount you pay before the insurance company pays anything.
Example: Suppose your car has $1,200 in damage. Your deductible is $500. You would have to pay the first $500 and your insurance company will pay the rest.

35. Sample Insurance Policy

36. Full Coverage When you are covered in all areas. Requirements in IL:
Liability
Property Damage
Bodily Injury
Highly Suggested
Comprehensive
Collision
Medical
Underinsured Motorist

37. Factors Affecting Auto Insurance Premiums
Driver Classification
-Based on Age, gender, and marital status
Statistics show males under the age of 21 have more accidents, therefore if you are a male under 21 your premiums will be higher.
Rating Territory
-Driving in the city vs. a rural area
Driving Record
-Includes accidents and traffic violations
Type of Car
-Cost to repair car in the case of an accident is considered
statistics show certain cars are stolen more than others- this is also taken into consideration.
Claims history