OLCreate: PUB_4065_1.0 Car Basics

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- Introduction and Program Overview
  Introduction and Program Overview
  
  Welcome to the Car Basics Program!
  
  In this series, you will explore and learn about an overview about cars, the types of cars, purchasing a new car (including its benefits and drawbacks), purchasing a used car (including its benefits and drawbacks), the differences between a new and used car, the basics of car insurance and pricing, rental cars, leasing cars, negotiation with cars, car safety, car loans, and returning/selling a car.
Course learning outcomes
The learning outcomes for this course include:
Introduction to Cars
Types of Cars
Difference Between Used and New Cars
Car Insurance Basics
Car Pricing
Rental and Leasing Cars
Car Negotiation
Car Safety
Car Loans
Returning/Selling a Car
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First Published 04/01/2021.

Updated 30/01/2021

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Day 1: Introduction to Cars
ExpandDay 1: Introduction to Cars
Today, we will go over what a car is, the basic parts of a car, and car maintenance.
Day 2: Types of Cars
ExpandDay 2: Types of Cars
Today, we will discuss the different types of cars, including hatchback, SUV, truck, sedan, minivan, coupe, sports car, and convertible.
Day 3: Difference Between a Used and New Car
ExpandDay 3: Difference Between a Used and New Car
Today, we will expand upon used cars and new cars. We will go over the aspects of both used cars and new cars, and will further elaborate on the differences between used cars and new cars.
Day 4: Used Cars
ExpandDay 4: Used Cars
Today, we will explain what are used cars and the advantages + disadvantages of owning a used car.
Day 5: New Cars
ExpandDay 5: New Cars
Today, we will cover the definition of new cars and the advantages + disadvantages of owning a new car.
Day 6: Car Insurance Basics
ExpandDay 6: Car Insurance Basics
Today, we will cover the basic definition of car insurance, the three basic aspects of car insurance coverage, the purpose of car insurance, additional types of car insurance, standard examples of car coverage, the top 10 car insurance companies, and additional tips.
Day 7: Car Pricing
ExpandDay 7: Car Pricing
Today, we will discuss the average price of common cars, the process of finding the best car price, important information to keep in mind, and additional features of cars.
Day 8: Rental Cars
ExpandDay 8: Rental Cars
Today, we will discuss the basic definition of a rental car, the purpose of car rentals, how to rent a car, and additional tips regarding renting a car.
Day 9: Leasing Cars
ExpandDay 9: Leasing Cars
Today, we will cover what it means to lease a car, the way leasing a car works, the pros and cons of leasing, purchasing vs. leasing a car, and credit score.
Day 10: Car Negotiation
ExpandDay 10: Car Negotiation
Today, we will go over what to know when it comes to car negotiation, and important tips that could be helpful when you negotiate for a car.
Day 11: Car Safety
ExpandDay 11: Car Safety
Today, we will discuss safe driving tips, tips to keep in mind, safety tips during special instances, and having the safe driving mindset.
Day 12: Car Loans
ExpandDay 12: Car Loans
Today, we will discuss buying a car, the difference between direct and dealership financing, how interest rates affect the terms of your car loan, how much you should pay for a car, 3 steps on how to apply for a car loan, the 4 types of document required, and the next steps for buying a car.
Day 13: Returning/Selling a Car
ExpandDay 13: Returning/Selling a Car
Today, we will discuss how to return a used car, whether it is possible to return a car you just bought, and how to sell your car.
Day 14:Test
ExpandDay 14:Test
Today, you will take a brief test that covers all the lessons you have learned throughout this entire course! Good luck!
- Test Quiz

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Aditi Dani16 June 2021 3:49
Amazing content really helpful for beginners to understand the basics of car handling and mechanics! As a new driver it helps to understand my car and how to handle emergencies!
Megha Jayavelu16 June 2021 3:48
Great course, really helpful
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Benjamin Li4 January 2021 1:15
Great course with a lot of information made readily available at hand. This made me a lot more confident with how to handle my car!

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Introduction and Program Overview

Welcome to the Car Basics Program!

Course learning outcomes

The learning outcomes for this course include:Introduction to CarsTypes of CarsDifference Between Used and New CarsCar Insurance BasicsCar PricingRental and Leasing CarsCar NegotiationCar SafetyCar LoansReturning/Selling a Car

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Today, we will go over what a car is, the basic parts of a car, and car maintenance.

Today, we will discuss the different types of cars, including hatchback, SUV, truck, sedan, minivan, coupe, sports car, and convertible.

Today, we will expand upon used cars and new cars. We will go over the aspects of both used cars and new cars, and will further elaborate on the differences between used cars and new cars.

Today, we will explain what are used cars and the advantages + disadvantages of owning a used car.

Today, we will cover the definition of new cars and the advantages + disadvantages of owning a new car.

Today, we will cover the basic definition of car insurance, the three basic aspects of car insurance coverage, the purpose of car insurance, additional types of car insurance, standard examples of car coverage, the top 10 car insurance companies, and additional tips.

Today, we will discuss the average price of common cars, the process of finding the best car price, important information to keep in mind, and additional features of cars.

Today, we will discuss the basic definition of a rental car, the purpose of car rentals, how to rent a car, and additional tips regarding renting a car.

Today, we will cover what it means to lease a car, the way leasing a car works, the pros and cons of leasing, purchasing vs. leasing a car, and credit score.

Today, we will go over what to know when it comes to car negotiation, and important tips that could be helpful when you negotiate for a car.

Today, we will discuss safe driving tips, tips to keep in mind, safety tips during special instances, and having the safe driving mindset.

Today, we will discuss buying a car, the difference between direct and dealership financing, how interest rates affect the terms of your car loan, how much you should pay for a car, 3 steps on how to apply for a car loan, the 4 types of document required, and the next steps for buying a car.

Today, we will discuss how to return a used car, whether it is possible to return a car you just bought, and how to sell your car.

Today, you will take a brief test that covers all the lessons you have learned throughout this entire course! Good luck!

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The learning outcomes for this course include:
Introduction to Cars
Types of Cars
Difference Between Used and New Cars
Car Insurance Basics
Car Pricing
Rental and Leasing Cars
Car Negotiation
Car Safety
Car Loans
Returning/Selling a Car