Automobiles

AutoSite
http://www.autosite.com
This consumer site provides reviews and ratings, previews of next year's models, photos, articles, a discussion forum, and more on buying and selling a new or used car. Fill out a car quote form and a price quote will be sent by e-mail. The site is also available in Spanish.(LII)

Auto World
http://www.autoworld.com
As the "leading automotive information guide to the Internet", AutoWorld.com provides "the most up-to-date and accurate vehicle information and pricing".

Autobytel.com
http://www.autobytel.com
"One of the largest online automotive marketplaces, empowering consumers to make smart vehicle choices using objective automotive data and insightful interactive editorial content. "

Car & Driver
http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/home.xml
The online edition of the print magazine of same title contains reviews, articles, comparison information on new and used cars, a glossary, "Ten Best Cars," and more. (LII)

CARS: Vehicle and Equipment Information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/
Information on automobile safety, testing results, regulations and standards, and research and development. Of particular interest are searchable databases on recalls, technical service bulletins, consumer complaints, and compliance investigations. From the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. (LII)

Carsdirect.com
http://www.carsdirect.com
A resource for car research and pricing information on all makes and models.

Edmunds Automobile Buyer's Guide
http://www.edmunds.com
Required reading for anyone in the market for a new or used (values back to 1990) car. Also provides results of road tests, car and truck reviews, information on rebates and incentives, and conferencing opportunities. You can query the Carfax database of over 850 million vehicle history records to see if there is a potential problem with a specific used vehicle. In addition, the submitted VIN will be completely decoded at no charge (LII)

Kelly Blue Book
http://www.kbb.com
Provides both new car and used car values (back twenty years). Includes new and used car reports, as well as a small directory of important sites, such as Buy a New Car online, dealers' sites, and a list of the automobile manufacturers' sites. Also includes motorcycles. Some material available in Spanish. (LII)

N.A.D.A. Guides
http://www.nadaguides.com
Online companion of print vehicle appraisal guides of same title. Provides price information for new and used cars, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, motor homes, trailers, and other motor vehicles. Browsable. Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code to access vehicle prices. (LII)

Updated December 7, 2006

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