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You need to create an asset and a liability account to keep track of your car (asset) and your loan against the car.
- Add an asset account for your new car.
- Enter the first transaction with the category as Adjustment for the opening balance. In the Increase field, enter the current value of your car, that is $30,000.
- Create a loan/liability account for the actual loan amount borrowed.
- Enter the first transaction with the category as Adjustment for the opening balance. In the Increase field, enter the actual loan amount.
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