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New Cars
Buying
Lemon Laws
Loans
Getting Your Car Fixed While Still Under Warrantee

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Buying A New Car

Buying A Used Or New Car In CA (Very Brief)
Your cancellation rights, rights against auto repair companies, warrantee and lemon law rights.

Tips On Buying A New Car

Pricing A New Car (Consumer-SOS)

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

What Should I Know Before I Sign? (CA)
Not specifically for auto loans. Types of contracts and those that must be in writing, cosigning for a loan, getting out of a contract and what to do if you feel you've been cheated.

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.

Auto Loan Finder

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

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Buying A Used Car

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

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

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

Consumer's Guide To Buying A Used Car (CA)
Good tips and and explanation of your rights and where to go for help.

Buying A Used Car (CA)
Very brief summary of what to look for.

Buying A Used Or New Car In CA (Very Brief)
Your cancellation rights, rights against auto repair companies, warrantee and lemon law rights.

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 (BBB)

Don't Get Soaked Buying a Flood-Damaged Car (BBB)

Donating Your Used Car to Charity (BBB)
From December 1997, so tax laws may have changed.

How to Get a "Peach" Instead of a "Lemon" (FTC)


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Advertising Through Auto trader
For about 25 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
Damage Caused By Pavement
Auto Recalls
Where To Go For Help

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Repairs

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.

A Consumer's Guide To Auto Repair in California
Good tips and and explanation of your rights and where to go for help.

Auto Repair (CA)
Where to file a complaint.

Complaints Against Auto Repair Shops (CA)

A Consumer's Guide To Auto Repair In California

Buying A Used Or New Car In CA (Very Brief)
Your cancellation rights, rights against auto repair companies, warrantee and lemon law rights.

Deceptive Practices & What To Do

Other Help Agencies In Your State

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

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

Auto Repair Encyclopedia

Where Else To Go For Help


BBB Brochures

Auto Repair and Services (September 1999)


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Cheap Gas

Tips To Save Gas (For Your Car)

Cheapest Gas Rates In Your Area

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
License, Tags, Emissions.... 
Violations & Penalties
Laws On Safety

Driving Related Agencies

Department Of Motor Vehicles (CA)
Learn what you need to know about taxes, titles, tickets, insurance, licenses, fees, and fines, etc.

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, Not DC)
For help with car related issues ie, car damaged caused by pavement, unsafe streets, traffic, bridges and roads, etc.

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License, Tags, Emissions....

Registration & Title Information & More (CA)
See table of contents on right hand side of page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicles (CA)
What you need to know as a California driver.

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

The California Driver's Handbook
Everything you need to know about driving in California.

License Renewal Procedures For Older Drivers (All 50 States & DC)

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

Emission Testing in All 50 States & DC
Chart with Basic Facts, Fees, & other requirements for every state and DC.

For More Help See Repairs, Tags, Recalls & Other Ownership Issues

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Violations & Penalties

The California Driver's Handbook
Everything you need to know about driving in California.

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

Traffic FAQs (CA)
Answers to common questions on tickets and citations.

Parking Tickets (CA)
For help in your city, add your city or county to the google search box.

DUI Laws (All 50 States & DC)

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

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

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Laws On Safety

The California Driver's Handbook
Everything you need to know about driving in California.

A Bicycle Is A Vehicle! (CA)
The rules of the road apply equally to bicycles.

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

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

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

Forms For Permits, Complaints, Registration & More (CA)

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Auto Recalls

Automobile Safety Issues (CA)

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

Help Agencies In Your State

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.

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).

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

Better Business Bureaus (Throughout The U.S.)

Government, Trade Associations, & The Media

DOT In All 50 States & DC

Department Of Transportation (DOTs) In All 50 States (Not DC) 

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

Help Agencies In Your State

Where Else To Go For Help

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

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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 & Responsibilities


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