Order/Download Free AWARE Education Materials

In order to continue our mission of providing consumers with information, tools and resources to better understand the auto financing process, AWARE makes the following auto financing education materials available, for free, for your use with consumers.

  • The Auto Financing Road Map - A Guide for Teaching Auto Financing in Your Community - The Auto Financing Road Map is a kit for use by educators interested in teaching more auto financing in their communities. This free kit offers educators all of the resources and tools needed to hold an auto financing workshop – or to simply incorporate some auto financing principles into an existing financial literacy program.
  • What You Need to Know About Auto Financing – Brochure that provides an overview of the auto financing process (also available in Spanish)
  • Wallet Card – Basic but important tips to remember when purchasing an auto in a convenient wallet-size (also available in Spanish)
  • Glossary of Definitions – Overview of terms frequently used during the auto purchasing process (also available in Spanish)
  • Sample Newsletter Articles – Feel free to use the articles below for the education portion of your Web site, or in a customer, member or constituent newsletter or e-newsletter. For a Spanish version, please send us an email.
    • Have You Seen Your Credit Report Lately?
      Word document - 37 KB / PDF - 716 KB
    • Newlyweds are in the Driver's Seat When Purchasing Their First Vehicle
      Word document - 28 KB / PDF - 700 KB
    • Top 10 Tips for Smart Car Shoppers
      Word document - 33 KB / PDF - 377 KB
    • Three Steps to Easier Auto Financing
      Word document - 42 KB / PDF - 399 KB
    • You Hold the Keys to Making Good Vehicle Financing Decisions
      Word document - 42 KB / PDF - 695 KB
    • Shopping for Your First Set of Wheels? Take This Pop Quiz to Find Out if You’re Ready
      Word document - 35 KB / PDF - 696 KB
    • Auto Financing 101 for Students Planning to Purchase a Vehicle
      Word document - 32 KB / PDF - 22 KB
    • Did You Do Your Homework Before Your Last Auto Financing Decision? Will You Next Time?
      Word document - 28 KB / PDF - 15 KB
    • Do You Know the Difference Between Leasing and Buying?
      Word document - 28 KB / PDF - 14 KB
    • Assess Your Finances During Peak Car and Truck Buying Season
      Word document - 30 KB / PDF - 14 KB
    • Taking Steps to Boost Your Credit Score
      Word document - 34 KB / PDF - 15 KB

To request copies of free AWARE materials, please send us an email. Be sure to include your name, mailing address, phone number and the quantity/type of materials you would like to receive. All requests are fulfilled within two weeks.

Electronic versions of all AWARE materials are also available in the Resources section of the AWARE Web site.