Automotive - Consumer 

Autotropolis

http://www.autotropolis.com

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

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.

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

http://autosafety.org/lemon-laws-state 

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/articles/carinsurance 

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.

RepairPal

http://repairpal.com

"RepairPal offers a price estimator for car repairs, a directory of local mechanics, expert car advice, and an online service record.", all in one place. When you log in, you select you car model and make 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. In addition to that, you can 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

http://www.safercar.gov 

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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