Buying a car WORKSHEET 3

Buying a Car Worksheet 3: Personalising your car needs and financial priorities

Help students connect car ownership decisions to their own lifestyle, goals, and financial reality with this reflective worksheet from the Buying a Car book in the Marshmallow Money series.

This third worksheet encourages learners to think personally about transport, independence, affordability, and whether owning a car truly fits their current and future needs.

Students will explore:

• How they currently travel and whether a car is necessary
• When a car could improve independence or opportunity
• How driving habits and lifestyle affect vehicle choice
• Space, travel distance, and practical transport needs
• Which ownership costs may be easy—or challenging—to manage
• Personal priorities such as safety, reliability, fuel efficiency, environmental impact, or appearance
• The difference between wanting a car and needing one

Includes:

• Student self-reflection and lifestyle planning activities
• Teacher guidance focused on reasoning, trade-offs, and financial self-awareness
• Ideal for classroom learning, life skills, career education, financial literacy, or homeschool use

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

Format: Digital PDF download