U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Consumer Expenditure Survey

Section 12, Part A - Vehicle Operating Expenses - Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, Parts, and Equipment

Section 12, Part A deals with expenses for vehicle services, parts and equipment.

I will now ask about expenses for vehicle services, parts, and equipment. Please do not include expenses for vehicles used entirely for business.

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Since the first of the reference month, have you or any members of your CU had expenses for any of the following?

* Read each item on list

None/No more entries

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What was the expense for? [enter value] _____________

* Ask if not apparent

What type of vehicle is it?

Did this expense include labor?

Yes
No

In what month did you have this expense? [enter text] _____________

What was the total cost? [enter value] _____________

Did this include sales tax?

Yes
No

* Enter 'C' for a combined expense

What expense was combined with the vehicle services, parts, and/or equipment expense?

* Enter all that apply

Misc. combined (unable to specify/DK)

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Has any of this expense or will any of it be reimbursed?

Yes
No

How much? [enter value] _____________

Did you have any other expenses for vehicle services, parts, and/or equipment?

Yes
No

End of Section 12A

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Last Modified Date: October 11, 2005