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TRANSPORTATION

Published on Nov 26, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

TRANSPORTATION

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VARIETY OF TRANSPORTATION

DEPENDING ON WHERE YOU LIVE -BUS, TRAIN, SUBWAY, TAXIS, CAR, BIKE
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MASS TRANSIT

THIS IS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
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MASS TRANSIT
ADVANTAGES:
1. LESS EXPENSIVE
2. DON'T HAVE TO FIGHT TRAFFIC
3. DON'T HAVE TO PAY FOR PARKING

DISADVANTAGES:
1. HAVE TO PLAN YOUR DAY AROUND SCHEDULES
2. PAY FOR PARKING AT STATION
3. CROWDED AND UNCOMFORTABLE
4. SOME ARE NOT SAFE

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TAXICABS

CAN BE PERFECT IN BIG CITY - NO PARKING FEES, NO GETTING LOST BUT CAN BE EXPENSIVE
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CARS

MEANS FREEDOM BUT HAVE TO PAY FOR GAS AND MAINTENANCE AND PARKING
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CAR POOLS

POPULAR IN BIG CITIES - SAVES GAS, CAR WEAR AND TEAR, REDUCES TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD
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TWO-WHEELERS

BICYCLES, MOPEDS/MOTOR SCOOTERS, MOTORCYCLES
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BICYCLES

SAVE ENERGY, NO POLLUTION, GOOD PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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MOPEDS/MOTOR SCOOTERS

INEXPENSIVE, LAWS VARY, NOT GOOD FOR LONG TRIPS

MOTORCYCLES

INSURANCE EXPENSIVE, HEALTH RISKS, LOW GAS COSTS

EVALUATING YOUR CHOICES

  • How far and often do you travel?
  • What options are available to you?
  • What are the long term costs?
  • What is the most convenient form of transportation for you?
  • Which option is your safest?
  • What do you value most? Time? Comfort? The Environment?
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BUYING A CAR

YOU SHOULD FIND OUT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE ABOUT HOW TO DO IT BEFORE YOU GO SHOPPING
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PLACES TO SHOP FOR A CAR

TRADITIONAL DEALERSHIPS, INTERNET, AUTO SUPERSTORES, PRIVATE SELLER
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TRADITIONAL DEALERSHIP

THEY SELL NEW AND CERTIFIED USED CARS

INTERNET

THE INTERNET CAN PROVIDE UP TO DATE INFORMATION AND DIFFERENT FEATURES
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AUTO SUPERSTORES

OFFER NEW & USED CARS FOR FIXED PRICES
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PRIVATE SELLERS

WHEN YOU BUY THIS WAY THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR GUARANTEE 

CONSIDER YOUR NEEDS

  • How far and how often will you travel?
  • What are the road conditions?
  • What type of safety record does the vehicle have?
  • What features do you want or need?
  • How important is gas mileage?
  • What type of warranty?
  • Do you have a preference for color, make and model?

RESOURCES

KELLY BLUE BOOK, OFFICIAL USED CAR GUIDE, AUTO SAFETY HOT LINE
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STYLE, SIZE & MAKE

HOW MUCH SPACE DO YOU NEED, WHAT FITS YOUR PERSONALITY AND STYLE
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OPTIONS

OPTIONS ARE ADDITIONAL FEATURES ADDED FOR PERFORMANCE, APPEARANCE, ETC.
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WARRANTY

NEW CARS HAVE WARRANTIES, SOME USED CARS COME WITH A LIMITED ONE
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PRE-OWNED CARS

ALSO KNOWN AS A USED CAR, LESS EXPENSIVE
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BUYERS GUIDE STICKER

REQUIRED BY LAW FOR ALL USED CAR DEALERS SO CHECK WINDOW FOR STICKER INFO
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VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN)

THIS NUMBER IS ASSIGNED BY THE CAR MANUFACTURER AND KEEPS HISTORY OF VEHICLE 

ESTIMATING CAR COSTS

THE PURCHASE PRICE IS ONLY THE BEGINNING OF THE COST OF A VEHICLE

COSTS TO CONSIDER WHEN PURCHASING A VEHICLE

  • TAXES AND FEES
  • LICENSING AND REGISTRATION (PAID EVERY YEAR)
  • FUEL AND OPERATING COSTS
  • COST OF MAINTENANCE (OIL CHANGES, TIRES, BATTERIES)
  • CAR REPAIR EXPENSES
  • PARKING

MAKING THE FINAL CHOICE

WHEN YOU HAVE FOUND THE CAR YOU LIKE, THEN IT IS TIME TO TEST DRIVE IT

FINANCING

THIS IS WHERE YOU GET A LOAN AND MAKE PAYMENTS OVER A PERIOD OF TIME

COST OF FINANCING

WHEN YOU FINANCE YOU PAY MORE THAN THE ORIGINAL COST OF THE ITEM PURCHASED
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LEASING
1. LEASING IS LESS EXPENSIVE THAN BUYING A CAR.
2. YOU MAKE A DOWN PAYMENT AND THEN MONTHLY PAYMENTS FOR A PERIOD OF TIME
3. AT THE END OF THE LEASE THE CAR IS RETURNED AND YOU DO NOT OWN IT

MAINTAINING YOUR CAR

YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVICING YOUR CAR.  

SERVICING YOUR CAR

CHOOSE A RELIABLE REPAIR CENTER AND TAKE YOUR CAR IN FOR REGULAR CHECK UPS
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SERVICING YOUR CAR
1. COSTLY TO SERVICE A CAR
2. KEEP REGULAR CHECK UPS ON VEHICLE
3. CHECK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOR A RELIABLE CAR SERVICE CENTER

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