Transportation
Finding A Car
Searching for a car? Try one of these free on-line research and pricing sites. Click below:
Buying A Car
Steps to Buying a Car: A Quick Start Guide
Car Buying Tips: Get the Lowest Price When You Buy a Car
Carguide123.com offers up-to-date, useful information for current and potential car owners
Used Car Shopping?
There are generally three sources of used cars:
- Private Owner
- Used Car Dealer
- New Car Dealer
Here are the pros and cons of each (pdf)
If you buy a used car, be sure to register it & get new license plates!
Riding the Bus or TRAX?
Information on routes, schedules, and fares
Trip Planner: Enter your destination and find out what busses to take
Driving Behavior
Auto Insurance
Collision: Pays for the damage to your car and the other car.
Liability: Pays for injuries to other people and damage to other people's property.
Tip: Before buying your car, find out how much insurance will cost for one year
Lease or Buy Your Car?
Use this information to help make a decision
Auto Loan Calculator
Use this to figure out car payments
Total Up-Front Costs
Use this calculator to figure out how much it will cost to put you in the driver's seat
TIP: Your monthly payment should not be more than one weeks income