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New Cars
Buying
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Loans
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Buying A New Car

Buying A Car From an Individual Dealer or Family Member (Michigan)
How to get it titled and registered.

Pricing A New Car (Consumer-SOS)

Tips On Buying A New Car

New Or Used Cars-Which Should You Buy?

Car Models-Which Ones Cost The Most To Insure

NADA Guides 
The National Automobile Dealers Association web page allows you to find values for new and used cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and even airplanes.

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Car Loans

Auto Loan Finder
Practical guidelines for buying a car and finding the best car loan.

www.eloan.com
Search thousands of loans with no hidden lender fees.

www.bankrate.com
Get the Best Rate! To get the rate of your choice,
click on "select a state" in the box above and then click on your choice.

Google Search On The Lowest Rates
Get the best savings for auto loans, credit cards, savings accounts and CD's, home equity loans & mortgages and unsecured credit lines.     

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Used Cars

Buying A Used Car

Buying A Car From an Individual Dealer or Family Member (Michigan)
How to get it titled and registered.

Used Car Pricing Guide (Various Makes and Models)
Determine price by vehicle's make, model, year, mileage and accessories.

Car Loans (Consumer-SOS)
Where to find low rates.

Vehicle History Lookups-Learning About Prior Defects Before You Buy (Consumer-SOS)

How To Buy a Used Car & Avoid Scams
In depth and with lots of links.

New Or Used Cars-Which Should You Buy?   

Finding A Low Priced Used Car Nearest You (AutoTrader.com)
Select make model and year and then enter your price range. Auto Trader will find the best deal nearest you.

Pricing Used Cars & Trade-Ins (Websites)

Buying From a Dealer vs. a  Private Seller

NADA Guides 
The National Automobile Dealers Association web page allows you to find values for new and used cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and even airplanes.

Government & Non-Profit Brochures

Buying a Used Car

Don't Get Soaked Buying a Flood-Damaged Car

Donating Your Used Car to Charity (Google)
These links should be less than one year old so
you can take advantage of the latest tax laws.

How to Get a "Peach" Instead of a "Lemon"


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Selling Your Car (Google)
Tips on selling your car, preparing it for sale, negotiating your trade-ins and more.

Pricing Used Cars & Trade-Ins (Consumer-SOS)
Websites that will show you the value of your car and where to sell it.

Tips On Where To Advertise , Trade-In Values, etc.

Advertising Through Auto trader
For under 50 dollars, Auto Trader can display your ad to a bevy of buyers in your area.

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Auto Repair, Tags & Other Ownership Issues
Repairs
Auto Tags, Emissions, Titles, etc.
Damage Caused By Pavement
Auto Recalls
Where To Go For Help

Repairs

Auto Repair Rights & Tips (Michigan)

Car Repair (Elder Law of Michigan)

Trouble Shoot Your Car's Problem By Plugging in The Symptoms
Find out what's wrong with your car using our troubleshooting guide. All you need to know is what the problem feels like, looks like, smells like or sounds like.

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

Deceptive Practices & What To Do (Consumer-SOS)

Lemon Laws For New And Leased Vehicles (Consumer-SOS)

Auto Repair Encyclopedia

Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)


BBB Brochures

Auto Repair and Services Tips (BBB) 


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Cheap Gas

Tips To Save Gas

Cheapest Gas Rates In Your Area (Gasbuddy)

GasPriceWatch
Has about 380,000 volunteer spotters. Prices are color-coded for freshness, and users can filter out old entries.

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Motor Vehicle Laws
Driving Related Agencies
Auto Tags, Emissions, Titles, etc.
Violations & Penalties
Laws On Safety

Driving Related Agencies

Michigan Department of State

Motor Vehicle Departments (All 50 States & DC)
(Left Side Bar) Learn what you need to know about taxes, titles, insurance, licenses, fees, and fines, etc.

Department Of Transportation (DOTs) (All 50 States)
For help with car related issues ie, car damaged caused by pavement, unsafe streets, traffic, bridges and roads, etc.

Driver-Related Forms & Applications (Consumer-SOS)
Title and registration forms, driving record forms and more.

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Violations & Penalties

Points & Driving Violations in DC & 50 States
If you've recently received a traffic ticket, DMV.ORG can tell you how to interpret the citation, help you find out how the ticket will affect your driving record and auto insurance rates, or advise how to fight the ticket if you believe you're not guilty of the offense. Also find out if Michigan offers the option of paying your traffic ticket online.

DUI Laws (All 50 States & DC)

Traffic Laws For All 50 States & DC 
Rules of the road, speeding, points, etc. 

Lemon Laws For New And Leased Vehicles (Consumer-SOS)

Driver's License & Traffic Accident FAQs (Nolo.com)

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Laws On Safety

Laws On Safety (Michigan)

Speed Limits For Passenger Vehicles  (All 50 States & DC)

Senior Driving (Elder Law of Michigan)
Michigan allows others to request the Michigan Secretary of State conduct a special Driver Evaluation when there are concerns about an individual’s driving. Most often these requests are
submitted by law officers, however referrals may also be made by health care professionals, family, friends and concerned citizens. To make such a request an individual can obtain the necessary forms from the Michigan Secretary of State (888‐767‐6424 or www.michigan.gov/sos). The Legal Hotline for Michigan Seniors (800‐347‐5297) is also a great resource for those seeking to understand their rights and the resources available to them surrounding questions of driving.

Requesting Driving Records (50 States & DC)
How to do so in every state.

Minimum Levels Of Required Auto Insurance (All 50 States & DC)

Traffic Laws For All 50 States & DC 
Rules of the road, speeding, points, etc. 

Seat Belt & Child Restraint Laws (All 50 States & DC)
Not sure how often this is updated. Also check link below.

Child Safety Laws & Regulations (All 50 States & DC) 
Child protection laws on car safety seats, seatbelts, helmets, consumer goods, swimming pools, playground structures, toys and more.

Driver's License & Traffic Accident FAQs (Nolo.com)


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Driver-Related Forms & Applications

Michigan Forms For Vehicle Owners

DMV Forms & Publications (50 States & DC)
Choose your state. Many forms can be completed online.

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Auto Recalls

Office Of Defects Investigation Car Recall Database

www.recalls.gov
A "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls. Has recall information on cars, boats, medicine, consumer products, food, cosmetics and environmental products. Just follow the tabs to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips.

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

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Where To Go For Help (Also For Reporting Bad Car Dealers, Sellers & Repair Shops, Etc.)

Michigan Department of State
The place to start when you have a complaint against a car dealership or repair shop or other legal matters.

Verify a Vehicle Dealer or Repair Facility License (Michigan)

Michigan Consumer Protection Division Complaint Directory
State and federal agencies where you can complain about: false advertising, animals, Banks, bill collectors, new and used vehicles, bail bondsmen, builders/home improvement, charities, child support, contractors, credit card fraud, credit unions, discrimination, drugs (prescription and OTC), Private Schools, Employment Agencies, Utilities, Food, Funeral Homes, Gas, Nursing and Health Care Facilities, Housing, Mold, Radon, Insurance, Judges, Landlords, Lawyers, Healthcare Providers, Other Businesses with Licenses, Mail Fraud, Military/Veteran Issues, Mobile Homes, Mortgage Companies, Movers, Product Safety, Product Warranty & defects, Realtors/Real estate, Scams, Savings & Loans, Stocks/Bonds/Securities, Student Loans, Taxes/Cigarettes/Motor Fuel, Telemarketing, Toys, Travel, Utilities and Wages.

BBB National Complaint Database
Find the business by name, phone number or web address. To increase the chance of finding the company you are looking for just enter a part of the company's name.

Contact Your Michigan State Representatives
There are 110 Michigan Representatives who are elected by the qualified electors of districts having approximately 77,000 to 91,000 residents. Legislative districts are drawn on the basis of population figures through the federal decennial census. Representatives are elected in even- numbered years to 2-year terms.

Contact Your Michigan State Senators

Better Business Bureaus (Throughout The U.S.)

Occupational Licensing Boards (Consumer-SOS)
Find out who regulates car dealers and repair shops.

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

DOT In All 50 States & DC

National Auto Dealers Association (703) 821-7144  
Call their automated response line for disputes with new car dealers, vehicle problems, safety issues and recall information.  

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

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Deceptive Practices

Do you know what a "Yo-yo car sale" is? (Elder Law of Michigan)
Dealer says financing didn't go through but it's a scam to get you to refinance on worse terms than before.

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)

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Sample Complaint Letters

Complaint Letter To Used Car Dealer

Complaint Letter To Consumer Protection Agency

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

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Repossessions

Repossessions-Your Rights In Michigan

Repossessions Your Rights & Responsibilities

Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)

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CarPools

e-Rideshare-Carpool Listings In All 50 States Plus Other Countries
Choose a state or country or Zip Code to search for listings by carpool destination.

CarPoolWorld (Throughout The US and Beyond)
Free worldwide ride share and carpool matching.

National Sites For Ridesharing

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