PILLAR 02FIELD MANUAL CURRICULUM

UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR CAR IS TELLING YOU.

Buying, vehicle financing calculations, scheduled maintenance, repair diagnosis, insurance coverage, dashboard warning lights, tire wear codes, and battery health.

KEY SYSTEMS COVERED:

Dashboard Warning Lights & UrgencyTire DOT Codes & Cold PressureBattery Cold Cranking Amps & AgeTrue Cost of Extended Auto FinancingPre-Purchase Inspection ProtocolWhat To Ask Before Signing at the Dealership

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PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE

SNTU field manual diagram analyzing vehicle dashboard warning symbols and color severity codes

FM-CR-004CARS

02 / CARS•4 min read

Same little check-engine symbol. Different urgency.

A steady yellow check engine light vs. a flashing check engine light mean two completely different things. One gives you a week; the other can melt your engine in two miles.

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SNTU field manual comparison of auto loan terms, total interest paid, and vehicle depreciation curves

FM-CR-006CARS

02 / CARS•5 min read

A lower monthly car payment can cost you more.

The dealership finance office loves stretching your loan from 48 months to 84 months. Your payment drops $60 a month, but you pay $7,400 more in interest and end up underwater.

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