| A | B |
|---|
| pre-approval | Finding out how much money you can borrow |
| sticker price | Is displayed in printed form on the vehicle; it is the suggested retail price |
| test drive | When you do this, you can compare ride, handling, features, and cost at several dealers. |
| vehicle emission test | Assures that the car meets minimum clean air standards |
| VIN | A unique way to identify a car |
| Dealer add-ons | Are high-priced, high-profit dealer services with little or no value |
| leasing | A contractual agreement; allows monthly payments for the use of a vehicle, without ownership |
| depreciation | The decline in value of vehicle during its lifetime |
| appreciate | Very old vehicles in excellent condition may ____, or increase in value |
| car title | Lists the legal owner and the registered owner of a vehicle |
| oxidizing | The process of permanently losing color and shine |
| abrasives | Coarse and strong chemicals can damange the paint on a car |
| upholstery | Car's interior, covering on seats, must be maintained to preserve |
| warranty | written guarantee of the soundness of a product |
| lemon laws | Consumers are proteched by ___, which identify cars as being unrepairable |
| polishing compound | Can be used to ride the surface of a car of scratches, scuffs, and stains |
| hybrid | A type of vehicle that uses alternate energy sources |
| Buyer's Guide | The Federal Trade Commission requires dealers to place this sticker on all used cars they offer |
