1. BUYING AND OWNING A VEHICLE
CHAPTER 17
BUYING AND OWNING A VEHICLE

2. BUYING AND OWNING A VEHICLE
CHAPTER 17
BUYING AND OWNING A VEHICLE
17.1 BUYING A VEHICLE
17.2 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
17.3 FUEL EFFICIENCY, RECYCLING, ETC

3. DO YOUR NEEDS REALLY JUSTIFY OWNING YOUR OWN CAR?
BUYING A VEHICLE
DO YOUR NEEDS REALLY JUSTIFY OWNING YOUR OWN CAR?

4. CAN YOU AFFORD IT? PURCHASE PRICE DEPRECIATION FINANCING
Vehicles value steadily drops over time
FINANCING
Shop around and look for best rate
OPERATING COSTS
Fuel, oil, tires repairs, replacement parts, licensing fees, registration, insurance, taxes, etc…..

5. WHAT KIND SHOULD YOU BUY?
What will it be used for?
Passengers, cargo?
How many miles?
Keep it how long?

6. VEHICLE SIZE
Smaller, lighter = better gas mileage but does not offer as much protection
Smaller = easier to maneuver
Larger = more comfortable but more costly
Larger = greater capacity for passengers

7. OTHER DECISIONS ENGINE TRANSMISSION OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT
Smaller more fuel efficient
Larger more powerful for working
TRANSMISSION
Most automatic with overdrive
Manual last longer, harder to learn
OPTIONAL EQUIPTMENT
Technological advancements means lots of toys!

8. Safety Features Electronic Stability Control Side-Impact Air Bags
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Back Up Camera
Lane Departure Warning
Variable Ride-Height Suspension

10. Side Impact Air Bags

11. Tire Pressure Monitoring System

12. Back Up Camera

13. Lane Departure Warning

14. Variable Ride Height Suspension
Adjusts the height of the vehicle based on speed or terrain

15. LEASING Cheaper than buying When lease is over you:
Return the vehicle and lease another
Purchase the vehicle at reciprical value
Return the vehicle with no obligations

16. BUYING USED VEHICLE
Buying from private owner may cost less but no warranty
Used car dealers usually have a better selection
Some now offer certified pre-owned warranties
Read warranty carefully
How much should you pay?
Kelley’s blue book

17. CHOOSING A USED VEHICLE
Make sure looks good and is in good mechanical condition
Need to know if it was ever involved in collision before
If possible talk to previous owner

18. OUTSIDE AND INSIDE CHECKS
Doors and locks
General appearance
Fluid leaks
Evidence of collision damage
Condition of seats
Lights and accessories
Mileage
Pedals & steering
Spare tire and jack
Hoses, belts, and fluids
Battery and cables

20. TEST DRIVE
Always test drive – make sure everything works and the car drives well.

21. HAVE VEHICLE INSPECTED
Take it to a trusted mechanic and have them inspect it.

22. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
POWER SYSTEMS
CREATE POWER SO YOUR VEHICLE CAN RUN
CONTROL SYSTEMS
CONTROLS THE BRAKES, STEERING, SUSPENSION, AND TIRES.

23. Electronic Control Module
Computer located in engine compartment
Usually a plastic box with wiring

24. Fuel Injection Provides higher performance with less fuel consumption
Older vehicles have Carburetors which are less efficient

25. Catalytic Converters
Used on exhaust to reduce the level of Nitrogen Oxides that contribute to smog
They can reduce the performance of your vehicle but are important for the environment

26. Muffler
Reduces noise from combustion

27. Oil Changes
Recommended every 3000 miles

28. RADIATOR
KEEPS ENGINE COOL AND PROTECTS FROM OVERHEATING

29. POWER STEERING

32. TREADWEAR RATING
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER THE LONGER THE TREAD SHOULD LAST!

33. TRACTION RATING & TEMPERATURE RATING
TRACTION RATING REPRESENTS THE TIRES ABILITY TO STOP ON WET CONCRETE OR ASPHALT. “AA” IS BEST DOWN T “C”
TEMPERATURE RATING REPRESENTS TIRE’S RESISTANCE TO HEAT. A-C

34. THE “PENNY TEST”
IF YOU CAN SEE ALL OF LINCOLN’S HEAD THEN YOUR TREAD IS TO LOW! TIME FOR A NEW TIRE!

35. SUSPENSION SYSTEM SHOCK ABSORBERS AND STRUTS HELPS TIRES GRIP THE ROAD
ABSORBS BUMPS
ENHANCES STEERING CAPABILITY

36. When your battery dies!
You will have to jump start your car

37. MAXIMIZE FUEL EFFICIENCY
CONTROL SPEED
WARM UP THE ENGINE
LIGHTEN LOAD
REDUCE IDLING
REDUCE DRAG

38. ALTERNATIVE FUEL CARS
ELECTRIC CARS

39. DISPOSAL OF VEHICLE PARTS AND FLUIDS
Vehicle batteries, oil filters, oil, gasoline, transmission, fluid, brake fluid, and antifreeze are hazardous substances.
Never dump or put these in the garbage.
Service stations usually provide reclimation for these used products

40. MASS TRANSPORTATION CAR POOLING ALTERNATIVE FUEL
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
MASS TRANSPORTATION
CAR POOLING
ALTERNATIVE FUEL