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AutoWise

Car Owner & Maintenance Simulator

A hands-on simulator that walks you through critical auto decisions. Master negotiation options with dealership sales reps, drag-and-drop the Canadian nickel tool to measure tire wear-and-tear, clean and inspect the engine oil dipstick, compare deductible choices against simulated collision incidents, and test your knowledge in the Driver Academy quiz tracks.

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Negotiation
Practice sales defense
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Diagnostics
Solve warning indicators
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Tire Tread
Nickel test checking
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Insurance Claims
Test coverage scenarios

Built for

High schoolers, first-time car buyers, and drivers looking to build financial defense and car-care confidence.

Key features

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Showroom Negotiator

Practice declining high-markup packages, waiving decorative protection fees, and leveraging credit union pre-approvals.

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Dashboard Diagnostic Lab

Inspect 6 vital warning lights (Engine, Oil, Temperature, TPMS, Battery, and Brakes) and match them to safe repairs.

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Nickel Tread check

Use the interactive Canadian nickel tool to inspect tire treads relative to BC safety standards (greater than 1.6 mm).

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Oil Dipstick Sandbox

Wipe and insert the digital dipstick to verify safe oil levels, ensuring critical engine lubrication mechanics are understood.

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Claims Incident Simulator

Trigger claims scenarios (Hail Storms, Major Crashes, Theft, Shattered Glass) to test out-of-pocket costs against insurance configurations.

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Driver Academy

Play 3 structured quiz tracks (Car Buying, Maintenance, Insurance). Earn +50 XP per correct answer, +100 for completing a track, with instant concept explanations.

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Badges & Credentials

Earn Achievements (Lube Tech, Tread Inspector, Coverage Defender, Auto Scholar) as your skills improve.

Built for the classroom

Completely self-contained sandbox โ€” no internet required when run locally in the classroom.

Educational simulation only โ€” no real financial agreements, repairs, or insurance policies involved.

๐Ÿ“š Take-home homework

Every session ends with a quick 15โ€“20 min real-world task that turns the simulator into a habit โ€” research and observation only, no accounts or spending.

This week's challenge

Find a real used-car listing, research its reliability and a fair price, and write your first negotiation question.

ICBC Basic vs Optional coverage
Decode one dashboard warning light
Estimate the car's true yearly cost

๐Ÿ”’ Privacy-first โ€” blur any personal details and never share private info. Localized for British Columbia.

Ready to teach real-world driver mechanics?

AutoWise is part of our hands-on Life Skills workshops.

โฑ๏ธ Duration: 3 weeks (one 2-hour session/week) ๐Ÿซ Format: In-person (Abbotsford, Surrey, Delta)
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