<prompt> Human: Hello,I drive a Grand Am from between 2000-2005. I dont know a lot about the car because in my parents culture women dont take care of cars. My dad wont really tell me the year or what exactly is wrong with it when it breaks down or goes to the shop for a week.But its been to the shop a lot and Im sure its going to die any minute. I need a car for a 30 minute commute to work. I start Monday and my salary is 56kyr. I live in the suburbs.I do not have any children nor a spouse or any other dependents, and my rent is going to be 600mo because I am going to live with roommates. Aside from that, I will have general living expenses like utilities, food, and insurance payments which I dont know anything about so I am trying to learn now.I was also in an accident where I was found at fault but no charges were pressed so I know that will affect my insurance rates. Prior to this full time position, I interned for a summer. That is my only job experience.How do I go about getting a new car? Should I get a new vs a used car? Do you have any estimate for what my budget for a new car should be? How do I get insurance, what provider should I use?Like I said, in my parents culture women do not deal with cars so I dont know anything about cars or how to buy a car or get insurance and I cannot ask my parents for help.Let me know, thanks.  <response>: Take this question to rwhatcarshouldibuy. Theyll probably be able to help more.Also, this website will tell you your cars model year if you enter your VIN or license plate: 