Match the terms with the definitions. Some terms may not be used.

__ A car with substantial defects that the manufacturer has been unable to fix after repeated attempts

a. car-buying service

b. dealer add-ons

c. FTC Rule

d. invoice price

e. lemon

f. lemon laws

g. preapproval

h. sticker price

i. vehicle emission test

j. vehicle identification number (VIN)

Match the terms with the definitions. Some terms may not be used.

__ A test to verify that a vehicle meets the minimum clean-air standards

a. car-buying service

b. dealer add-ons

c. FTC Rule

d. invoice price

e. lemon

f. lemon laws

g. preapproval

h. sticker price

i. vehicle emission test

j. vehicle identification number (VIN)

Choose a particular model of a used car. Find listings for this model for sale in your area, using an Internet car-buying site or your newspaper's classified ads in print or online. Write a paragraph about the cars you found. How many are for sale? What are their years and prices? How do the prices offered by dealers compare to those of private sellers?

Match the terms with the definitions. Some terms may not be used.

__A service provided by specialists who clean and polish the outside as well as clean and treat the interior of a car

a. car detail

b. car registration

c. car title

d. classic cars

e. hybrid

f. oxidize

g. polishing compound

h. upholstery

Match the terms with the definitions. Some terms may not be used.

__ An alphanumeric number that identifies each vehicle manufactured or sold in the United States

a. car-buying service

b. dealer add-ons

c. FTC Rule

d. invoice price

e. lemon

f. lemon laws

g. preapproval

h. sticker price

i. vehicle emission test

j. vehicle identification number (VIN)

Most states have traffic laws that require drivers to stay to the right except when passing. Yet some drivers believe that as long as they are driving the speed limit they have the right to drive in the left lane. Some states will ticket people for staying in the passing lane. Similarly, speed limits are set on interstate highways to enhance traffic flow, promote safety, and keep traffic moving. What are the laws in your state and local area regarding the use of the passing lane and speed limits? Do people obey those laws? Why are they needed?

Ryan just purchased a new car. He plans to drive the car at least 100,000 miles and then sell it to get as much money as he can for it. What advice can you give him about extending the life of the car and improving its resale value?

You are buying a new car and are considering whether to trade in your old vehicle. The dealer tells you that you are paying $1,500 less on the new car because of your trade-in. You think that your car is worth more than$7,500 and that you should be able to get a reduction in price without the trade-in. Discuss the pros and cons of trading in your car versus selling it yourself.

As you observe other drivers, list several habits that are dangerous to the drivers and to others. What should they do differently? Explain.

Bella just purchased a new car. Now she faces a decision: Should she also purchase undercoating and rust protection, a polish shine application, and a three-year extended warranty? Altogether, these items will add almost $1,000 to the price of the car. She's considering it because the dealer told her that these items will add to the life of the car, and she plans to keep it for a long time. What is your advice?

What can you do to protect yourself from predatory sales techniques?

To buy the new car Grace selected (from 11 above), she needs to finance $20,000. The dealer will finance the loan at 6.5 percent for 60 months. Use an online car loan calculator to determine the (a) monthly payment, (b) total payments, and (c) total interest.

How will you decide how much you can afford to pay for a car?

In Germany it is against the law to run out of gas on the autobahn. The violation costs $500. Give three reasons why it is important for vehicle owners to keep their cars running properly at all times, including avoiding flat tires and running out of gas.