Consumer Information

Insurance Information Institute: Auto Theft Insurance Information Institute: Auto Theft- Statistics and information regarding auto theft and prevention. HowStuffWorks: How Car Alarms Work HowStuffWorks: How Car Alarms Work- Illustrated tutorial looks at modern car alarms to explain how they work and what they do. Crime Prevention Resources Crime Prevention Resources- City of Minneapolis provides several auto theft prevention tips. Arizona Automobile Authority Arizona Automobile Authority- Statewide cooperative that supports law enforcement, prosecution, public awareness and community education programs Colorado Auto Theft Investigators Colorado Auto Theft Investigators- Organization dedicated to the prevention and investigation of vehicle theft and the promotion of training and communication. Watch Your Car Program Watch Your Car Program- Describes the national initiative with contact information. CarSafe CarSafe- Australian National Motor Vehicle Theft Reduction Council. Includes facility to calculate the risk of theft based on postcode and make/model. Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority Pennsylvania Auto Theft Prevention Authority- Describes most frequently stolen vehicles, types of theft, costs, protection tips and what to do in case of theft. Crash Worthiness Crash Worthiness- Information about car manufacturer recalls, automobile safety and legal help. Buying a Used Car Buying a Used Car- The Federal Trade Commission offers guidance, tips and assistance to consumers who are shopping for a used car. The Auto Evaluator The Auto Evaluator- Guide to buying a used car that offers tips & checklists. Ol' Buffalo: Used Car Buying Guide Ol' Buffalo: Used Car Buying Guide- Tips, checklist and step by step guide to buying used vehicles. Vehicle Identification Number Vehicle Identification Number- VIN related information, definitions and links to resources to research vehicle histories. Car Buying Strategies: Used Cars Car Buying Strategies: Used Cars- Guide for consumers who are in the market to purchase a used vehicle. Bangernomics Bangernomics- Advice, tips and guides on how to buy and run a used car on a limited budget. Geared to UK consumers and vehicles. Buy Classic Cars Buy Classic Cars- Information and advice on how to find and safely purchase classic and collectible automobiles with vehicle classified listings. Samarins.com Samarins.com- Illustrated guide on how to inspect, evaluate and identify potential problem areas of used vehicles prior to purchase. Used Car Buying Tips Used Car Buying Tips- Guide to evaluating vehicles, price negotiation, and comparing leasing with purchasing, also providing links to DMV sites for most states. VMR Used Car Pricing VMR Used Car Pricing- Market derived used car retail and wholesale pricing for late model, antique and classic vehicles. Features buying tips and guides. ConsumerSearch: Radar Detectors ConsumerSearch: Radar Detectors- Reviews of the reviewers - opinions of the reviews offered by professional product reviewers. Epinions: Radar Detectors Epinions: Radar Detectors- Reviews of radar detectors written by consumers. SpeedZones: Radar Detectors SpeedZones: Radar Detectors- Measurement Laboratories offers tests and field evaluations of all the major radar detectors on the market. CarReview.com: Auto Rack Systems CarReview.com: Auto Rack Systems- Reviews, opinions and advice on various auto rack systems written by consumers and owners. Detail City Detail City- Auto detailing product reviews and car care tips. Auto Detailing Auto Detailing- Automotive detailing guide including the techniques and products used by professional detailers. Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts- Provides the auto detailing tricks, tips and techniques used by professionals and enthusiasts. Car Care Online: How to Articles Car Care Online: How to Articles- Several detailed articles written by experts to help consumers properly detail and maintain their vehicles appearance. Safercar.gov - Tires Safercar.gov - Tires- Information about buying and maintaining tires, including tread, traction, and temperature ratings, labeling, and defects. Auto Warranty Advice Auto Warranty Advice- Provides information on extended auto warranties and service contracts. Brake Assist.com Brake Assist.com- Information on brake assist, including a discussion on whether it should be purchased with a new car. CarReview.com: Performance Parts Reviews CarReview.com: Performance Parts Reviews- Consumer reviews and opinions on after market performance parts for sport compacts, muscle and European cars. AutoBatteries.com AutoBatteries.com- Information to assist consumers in choosing and maintaining a car battery. CarPrices.com CarPrices.com- New vehicle research tool to review and compare invoice and MSRP prices, information and specifications, side by side. My Product Advisor My Product Advisor- A source for personalized automobile recommendations that uses personal perferences to find the right vehicle. Autos.ca Autos.ca- Directory of various car sites. Also includes in-house test drives and reviews, news, price guides, Canadian classifieds, and site reviews. SaferCar.gov SaferCar.gov- Dedicated to educating the public on how to purchase safe vehicles. AOL Autos - New Car Prices and Reviews AOL Autos - New Car Prices and Reviews- New car pricing, specifications and reviews. Beat the Car Salesman Beat the Car Salesman- Information, tips, links and a message board to assist you in buying a new or used vehicle. Automotive Blogs Automotive Blogs- Links to auto reviews and articles. Motor Trend Online Motor Trend Online- New vehicle reviews, road tests and news. New Car 101 New Car 101- Offers guidance on new car buying and financing. Autonet.ca Autonet.ca- Canadian new vehicle specifications, reviews and information. MotorBar MotorBar- Brief new car, CD, DVD and travel news and reviews. Focused primarily on the European market. CarInfo.com CarInfo.com- Auto buying and leasing advice, how to purchase vehicles and avoid common mistakes. New-Cars.com New-Cars.com- Vehicle reviews, buying guides, picture galleries, and buying tips. Environmental Protection Agency: Green Vehicle Guide Environmental Protection Agency: Green Vehicle Guide- Guide to the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles available for sale in the U.S. market. MouthShut.com: Consumer Advice MouthShut.com: Consumer Advice- Written by consumer opinions, advice and information regarding vehicles available in India. The Auto Channel: New Car Reviews The Auto Channel: New Car Reviews- Features auto reviews from current model year to 1993, industry and auto racing news, repair and maintenance information. New Car Net New Car Net- Road tests, buyers guides, vehicle information and auto related links. Indiana Department of Financial Institutions Indiana Department of Financial Institutions- Detailed and comprehensive consumer guide to vehicle leases.