Buying a car WORKSHEET 1

Buying a Car Worksheet 1: Understanding car ownership, value, and costs

Help students build a strong foundation in one of life’s biggest early purchases with this practical worksheet from the Buying a Car book in the Marshmallow Money series.

This first worksheet introduces learners to the financial realities of car ownership, helping them understand how cars provide value, why vehicles usually lose value over time, and what ongoing costs can affect the true cost of owning a car.

Students will explore:

• Why a driver’s licence can create opportunity and independence
• What an asset is and how cars fit into personal finance
• Depreciation and why most cars lose value over time
• The difference between use value and resale value
• Ongoing ownership costs such as fuel, insurance, registration, and servicing
• How identity, appearance, and status can influence buying decisions

Includes:

• Student worksheet activities and reflection questions
• Teacher solutions and assessment guidance
• Ideal for classroom learning, financial literacy, career education, life skills, or homeschool use

Designed to be used alongside Buying a Car from the Marshmallow Money book series.

Format: Digital PDF download