Car Ownership Costs Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a common expense of owning a car?

  • Parking fees (correct)
  • Fuel
  • Maintenance
  • Repairs
  • What are some factors that can affect the cost of operating a car?

  • Color of the car
  • Brand of the car
  • Driving record and age (correct)
  • Number of doors on the car
  • What is the average annual cost to operate a car for a vehicle driven 15,000 miles a year?

  • $1,000
  • $6,000
  • $2,500
  • $4,374 (correct)
  • What is one important step to take when buying a car?

    <p>Research before you buy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand the different costs of car ownership?

    <p>To avoid overspending</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two websites provide professional and consumer reviews of cars?

    <p>Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sticker price of a car?

    <p>The price that appears on the window sticker of the car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dealer's invoice price for a car?

    <p>What the car dealership bought the car for minus any incentives they received from the car manufacturer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the best approach to avoid being talked into buying a more expensive car or paying more than the quoted price?

    <p>Print out your quote and don't get talked into buying a vehicle you can't afford or paying more than the quoted price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of comparison shopping in the car buying process?

    <p>To save thousands of dollars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: Comparison shopping can save you thousands of dollars when buying a car.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: It is recommended to get preapproved for a car loan before going to a car dealer.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    True or false: It is best to negotiate for a new car based on the sticker price.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following scams with their descriptions:

    <p>Bait and Switch = A dealer advertises a car at a low price to lure you in, but when you arrive, they say it's already been sold Focusing on Monthly Payments = Dealers try to get you to focus on the monthly car payment and not the purchase price The Warranty Scam = Dealers try to hit you with a forced warranty or sneak a warranty into the terms of your deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the process steps with their descriptions in the car buying process:

    <p>Comparison Shopping = Researching different cars, options, quality, and prices to make an informed decision Getting Preapproved = Visiting a bank to get preapproval for a car loan before going to a car dealer Negotiating the Best Deal = Being prepared to negotiate and not settling for the sticker price</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following resources with their uses in the car buying process:

    <p>Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book = Websites that provide professional and consumer reviews, and information about value, performance, customer satisfaction, and safety of cars Bank or Credit Union = Places to get preapproved for a car loan Car Dealer's Business Manager = Person you meet with for paperwork and who may try to sell you extras</p> Signup and view all the answers

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