1. © South-Western Educational Publishing Chapter 23 Buying and Caring for a Vehicle Buying a Vehicle Maintaining Your Vehicle

2. GOALS © South-Western Educational Publishing Lesson 23.1 Buying a Vehicle Describe the process of buying a new or used car, including selection, financing, and wise buying practices. Explain automobile leasing costs, processes, advantages, and disadvantages. Discuss consumer protection available for new- and used-car buyers.

3. © South-Western Educational Publishing Steps in the Car-Buying Process Identify your needs and wants. Determine what you can afford. Identify and research your choices. Decide whether to buy new or used. Get credit pre-approval. Search for available vehicles. Test drive each vehicle. Check the history of a used vehicle. Get the vehicle checked mechanically. Vehicle emission test Determine a fair price. Negotiate the price.

4. © South-Western Educational Publishing Financing Your Car Financial institutions Car dealers Leasing a car

5. © South-Western Educational Publishing Consumer Protection for Car Buyers Lemon laws The FTC used-car rule

6. GOALS © South-Western Educational Publishing Lesson 23.2 Maintaining Your Vehicle List the costs of owning and operating a car, from depreciation, gas, and taxes to the cost of accessories. Describe methods for extending the life of your car and maintaining its resale value.

7. © South-Western Educational Publishing Cost of Operating a Car Gas and oil Depreciation Registration and title Maintenance and repairs Accessories

8. © South-Western Educational Publishing Extending the Life of Your Car Maintain fluid levels. Perform routine maintenance. Keep your car in a garage. Preserve the exterior. Preserve the interior. Follow wise driving habits.