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autobytel

http://www.autobytel.com

New and used automobile information. Includes vehicle reviews, forums, blogs, finance calculators, and car rankings.

AutoMD

http://www.automd.com

"AutoMD is the comprehensive online automotive repair resource designed to empower car owners with the best way to repair their vehicles." Offers a repair shop locator, DIY guides, and repair cost estimates. 

Car Payment Calculator

https://www.dinkytown.net/auto.html

Car loan payments and payoffs, auto leasing, and more.

Car Prices

http://www.carprices.com 

Prices and reliability for new and used models from 1985 to last year. Covered also are financing, insurance, recalls, rebates, and warranties.

Cars.com

http://www.cars.com

"offering credible and easy-to-understand information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. With comprehensive pricing information, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions."

Car Talk

http://www.cartalk.com/menus/info.html

Buying and selling tips, do-it-yourself guides, and more.

Carfax: Vehicle History Service

http://www.carfax.com 

For a fee, from a database of over 550 million reports from motor vehicle agencies in the U.S. and Canada, learn if you're considering a "lemon" and find out about a vehicle's accident history and odometer reading.

The Center for Auto Safety: Lemon Laws

https://www.autosafety.org/state-lemon-law-criteria/

Lemon laws by state, what to do if you bought a "lemon," and how to resolve common problems for most models on the road.

Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guide

http://www.edmunds.com 

Reviews of new and used vehicles, road testing reports, safety data, quotes for parts and accessories, and links to incentives and rebates.

Fuel Economy Center - Edmunds Green Car Guide

http://www.edmunds.com/fueleconomy/index.html

Edmunds Green Car Guide covers the development of the new fuel efficient cars. Topics include hybrid cars, alternative fuels, and fuel economy.

Insure.com

http://www.insure.com/car-insurance/basics.html

Find insurance quotes and basics, like how to read a policy, what to do in case of an accident, and wise insurance shopping for people in their teens or twenties.

Kelley Blue Book

http://www.kbb.com 

Evaluations, title histories, pricing, financing, insurance, car care tips, and links for online buying or selling of a new or used vehicle.

Nada Guides - Auto

https://www.nada.org/nada/consumer-vehicle-values

New care pricing and used car values.

New Jersey Driving Manual

https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/about/manuals.htm

Basic automobile driver manual (includes motorcycle manual) updated since 6/2022; Commercial driver manual [rev 08/2015, pdf]; Motorcycle manual [rev 06/16, pdf]; Boating safety manual; and additional boating Information.

Recalls - Look-up Car by VIN

https://vinrcl.safercar.gov/vin

Owners may not always know their recalled vehicle still needs to be repaired. This tool from the National Highway Safety Administration lets you enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to find out if it has not been repaired as part of a safety recall in the last 15 years.

RepairPal

http://repairpal.com

RepairPal offers a price estimator for car repairs, a directory of local mechanics, car advice, and an online service record. When you log in, select you car model and the problem you are experiencing and RepairPal will give you a free estimate for the repair and most common problems reported for that model.  You can also find a service shop or keep track of your car service schedule, all your repair records and get service reminders and recalls, if you register your vehicles.

Safercar.gov

https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/safercargov

From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Information about recalls, crash test and rollover ratings, tire ratings, and air bag safety. 

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