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Ask the Rep
Auto problems and Lemon Law advice from an actual auto company representative
http://home.fuse.net/asktherep/

Car Help Canada
Site of the Automobile Consumer Coalition. Claims to be nonprofit. Some insurance and car buying information with many affiliate links.
http://www.carhelpcanada.com

Car Ownership Pools
Brief description of an alternative method for acquiring a vehicle, ownership sharing pools.
http://mt.essortment.com/carpoolsowners_rlwe.htm

CARS - Vehicle and Equipment Information
List of recalls and technical service bulletins maintained by the US government. Contains other information, too. (NHTSA - DOT)
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/

Cheapskate Monthly
Car related tips section
http://www.cheapskatemonthly.com/tiptionary/automobile_smart...

Consumer Reports: What You Should Know
Criticism of Consumer Reports car and truck ratings.
http://www.allpar.com/cr.html

Engine Troubleshooting Guide
Tips on how to diagnose simple engine defects to help prevent consumers from having their vehicles serviced for unnecessary repairs.
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Downs/1708/diagnostic.htm...

FTC - Consumer Protection Automobiles
Articles, tips and worksheets designed to educate consumers on the nuances of auto buying and ownership. Useful information to help avoid buyers mistakes and problems.
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-auto.htm

Illegal Towing at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Discover the law when illegal towing becomes car theft. Lots of information and opinion.
http://www.geocities.com/towcrime/

Lemon-Aid
Information to help consumers protect their rights and make the right vehicle choices.
http://www.lemonaidcars.com/

Litigation
Examples of litigation against car dealers
http://photo.net/philg/litigation/

Motor Vehicle Lighting Standards
Comprehensive resource about the safety issues and legal implications of motor vehicle lighting products with federal laws.
http://fmvss108.tripod.com

Oil Additives
Snake oil warnings for those considering car oil and fuel additives
http://www.vtr.org/maintain/oil-additives.html

Peeling Paint Page
This site will show you a step-by-step method to get auto companies to cover the cost to repair your peeling paint. This site includes background on the problem and example documents.
http://peelingpaint.homestead.com

Solving Car Problems and Warranty Disputes - AllPar
Information to help you to solve car problems, warranty and repair disputes with your car dealer or vehicle.
http://www.allpar.com/trouble.html