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Task · part of 11. Two projects. Do TWO

11(a). Value, insurance and operating cost of three vehicles

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Three vehicles you are interested in buying: one new, one used, the third either. Find the insurance requirements and cost, with liability, collision, comprehensive, towing and rental car options. With your counselor's assistance complete the pamphlet's operation/maintenance chart, determine the operating cost per mile for each, and discuss it.

Note. The operation/maintenance chart is the one provided in the Automotive Maintenance merit badge pamphlet, completed with your counselor's assistance for all three vehicles.

Where this step comes from

  1. Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 11(a) · Names the operation/maintenance chart provided in the pamphlet, completed with your counselor's assistance.

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