Buying and maintaining a car is a project designed to help students understand the financial implications and budgeting of purchasing and maintaining a car. This project was designed by Pam Spots of Powhatan County Public SchoolsEssential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes: Research, some math skills, and being able to find basic information on the internet. Primary SOL: DE.21 

This lesson prepares students to buy a car.  Students will watch a video about the costs of buying a new car versus a used car, and then compare their own choices of both new and used vehicles.  Students will also analyze the costs associated with each purchase to determine which car is the best choice.