Automotive resources

Car Ratings & Reviews:

• Edmunds.com - car reviews, consumer ratings, forums and more.
• Autos.ca - Canadian car reviews.
• ConsumerReports.org - road tests, pricing, safety, reliability and more.
• FuelEconomy.gov - fuel economy ratings.
• J.D. Power - vehicle reliability ratings.
• MSN Carpoint - new and used car reviews, reliability ratings.
• Motor Trend - car, truck, SUV road tests,
• Samarins.com used car reviews - pros and cons, specifications, buying, maintenance tips and more.

Car Prices:

• Kelley Blue Book - used car prices
• NADA Guides - new car prices, used car values

Safety ratings

• IIHS-HLDI - the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses from crashes on the nation's highways.
• NHTSA - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. US Department of Transportation. Crash test and rollover ratings, recalls, safety related information and more.
• SaferCar.gov - crash test and rollover ratings.

Extended Warranty

• WarrantyDirect ®
- extended warranty from reputable source
• Extended warranty advice

Used Car History Research

• CARFAX®
Recommended source for used car history records

Cars for sale in US:

• Autotrader New and used cars for sale
• Cars.com Find a new or used car for sale
• CarsDirect most popular site to buy a new car online
• TheBigLot.com Buy and Sell Used Cars, Motorcycles, RV's, Boats and ATV's.

Cars for sale in Canada:

• Trader.ca - Canada largest car sale website
• Autonet.ca - Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario new and used cars.
• Hebdo.net - Nouveaux vehicules d'occasion annonces regulierement. Find a car in Quebec.
• AMVOQ - used cars for sale in Quebec.
• Twopages.com - Canada new and used car dealers:
• Used Cars Ontario - free classifieds in Ontario

Consumer Information

• FTC publications - consumer information on various topics: new and used car buying, leasing, financing, maintenance and more.
• Better Business Bureau - check to see if any complaints have been filed against the business you are dealing with.

Technical Knowledge:

• Alldata DIY - online repair manual for your car
• eAutoRepair - professional service and repair information to automotive enthusiasts.
• Autoshop101 - automotive training and resource site for automotive electronics
• Car Talk Great radio show by Tom and Ray - or Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers
• How stuff works Many educative articles
• Motor.com Lots of technical articles

Auto News:

• AutoWeek
• Detroit Free Press
• Motor Trend

Canada Vehicle Registration

• Newfoundland & Labrador Department of Government Services
• Service New Brunswick
• Service Nova Scotia and Municipal Relations
• Prince Edward Island: Motor Vehicles (Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles)
• Societe de l'assurance automobile du Quebec
• Ontario Ministry of Transportation
• Manitoba Public Insurance
• Alberta Programs and Services
• Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
• Northwest Territories Department of Transport

US DMV sites: