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Cars & Motor Vehicles

New Cars
Buying
Lemon Laws
Loans
Getting Your Car Fixed While Still Under Warrantee

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Buying A New Car

Pricing A New Car (Consumer-SOS)
Internet Resources on how much you should pay.

Tips On Buying A New Car

New Or Used Cars-Which Should You Buy?

Car Models-Which Ones Cost The Most To Insure

NADA Guides 
The National Automobile Dealers Association web page allows you to find values for new and used cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and even airplanes.

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Car Loans

www.eloan.com
Search thousands of loans with no hidden lender fees.

www.bankrate.com
Get the Best Rate! To get the rate of your choice,
click on "select a state" in the box above and then click on your choice.

Auto Loan Finder

Google Search On The Lowest Rates
Get the best savings for auto loans, credit cards, savings accounts and CD's, home equity loans & mortgages and unsecured credit lines.    

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Used Cars

Buying A Used Car

Buying a Used Car: Tips (Pennsylvania)

Used Car Pricing Guide (Various Makes and Models)
Determine price by vehicle's make, model, year, mileage and accessories.

How To Buy a Used Car & Avoid Scams
In depth and with lots of links.

New Or Used Cars-Which Should You Buy? (Consumer-SOS)

Finding A Low Priced Used Car Nearest You (AutoTrader.com)
Select make model and year and then enter your price range. Auto Trader will find the best deal nearest you.

Pricing Used Cars & Trade-Ins (Websites)

Vehicle History Reports: Learning About Prior Defects Before You Buy (Consumer-SOS)

Buying From a Dealer vs. a  Private Seller (Consumer-SOS)

NADA Guides 
The National Automobile Dealers Association web page allows you to find values for new and used cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and even airplanes.

Government & Non-Profit Brochures

Buying a Used Car (BBB)

Don't Get Soaked Buying a Flood-Damaged Car (BBB)

Donating Your Used Car to Charity (BBB)
From December 1997, so tax laws may have changed.

How to Get a "Peach" Instead of a "Lemon" (FTC)


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Motor Vehicle Departments (All 50 States & DC)
(Left Side Bar) Learn what you need to know about taxes, titles, insurance, licenses, fees, and fines, etc.

Department Of Transportation (DOTs) (All 50 States, Not DC)
For help with car related issues ie, car damaged caused by pavement, unsafe streets, traffic, bridges and roads, etc.

Driver-Related Forms & Applications (Consumer-SOS)
Title and registration forms, driving record forms and more.

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Violations & Penalties

Point System For Pennsylvania

Points & Driving Violations in DC & 50 States
If you've recently received a traffic ticket, DMV.ORG can tell you how to interpret the citation, help you find out how the ticket will affect your driving record and auto insurance rates, or advise how to fight the ticket if you believe you're not guilty of the offense. Also find out if your state offers the option of paying your traffic ticket online.

DUI Laws (All 50 States & DC)

Traffic Laws For All 50 States & DC 
Rules of the road, speeding, points, etc. 

Lemon Laws For New And Leased Vehicles (Consumer-SOS)

Driver's License & Traffic Accident FAQs (Nolo.com)

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Laws On Safety

Driver Safety Info Center (Pennsylvania)
Obtain safe driving tips for motorcyclists, school bus drivers, teen drivers, older drivers and school bus safety tips for parents and students. Also, visit this center to learn what you can do if you are concerned about a person’s driving ability. Physicians, who are required by law to report to PennDOT any patient 15 years of age or older, diagnosed as having a condition that could impair the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, can learn more about the law by visiting this center

FAQS On Obtaining Records on Your Driving History and Records of Other Drivers (Pennsylvania)

Speed Limits For Passenger Vehicles  (All 50 States & DC)

Requesting Driving Records (50 States & DC)
How to do so in every state.

Minimum Levels Of Required Auto Insurance (All 50 States & DC)

Traffic Laws For All 50 States & DC 
Rules of the road, speeding, points, etc. 

Seat Belt & Child Restraint Laws (All 50 States & DC)
Not sure how often this is updated. Also check link below.

Child Safety Laws & Regulations (All 50 States & DC) 
Child protection laws on car safety seats, seatbelts, helmets, consumer goods, swimming pools, playground structures, toys and more.

Driver's License & Traffic Accident FAQs (Nolo.com)


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Driver-Related Forms & Applications

Motor Vehicle Forms, Publications and FAQs (Pennsylvania)

More Motor Vehicle Forms In A Different Format (Pennsylvania)

License Suspensions & Reinstatements (Pennsylvania)
Includes forms.

Driver & Vehicle Services For Pennsylvania

DMV Forms & Publications (50 States & DC)
Choose your state. Many forms can be completed online.

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Auto Recalls

Office Of Defects Investigation Car Recall Database

www.recalls.gov
A "one stop shop" for U.S. Government recalls. Has recall information on cars, boats, medicine, consumer products, food, cosmetics and environmental products. Just follow the tabs to obtain the latest recall information, to report a dangerous product, or to learn important safety tips.

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

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Where To Go For Help (Also For Reporting Bad Car Dealers, Sellers & Repair Shops, Etc.)

Driver & Vehicle Services For Pennsylvania

Attorney General Consumer Complaint Forms & Contact Numbers (Pennsylvania)
Consumer Complaints

Pennsylvania Department of Banking
Regulates the financial institutions below.

BBB National Complaint Database
Find the business by name, phone number or web address. To increase the chance of finding the company you are looking for just enter a part of the company's name.

Better Business Bureaus (Throughout The U.S.)

Occupational Licensing Boards (Consumer-SOS)
Find out who regulates car dealers and repair shops.

Find The AARP In Pennsylvania
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

DOT In All 50 States & DC

National Auto Dealers Association (703) 821-7144  
Call their automated response line for disputes with new car dealers, vehicle problems, safety issues and recall information.  

Find Your Local Newspaper, Magazine, Radio & TV Stations
Give them a little bad press and you're bargaining power increases tremendously. Select your state, and then click on your county or city for the proper media to report to. (DC Not Included).

National Help Orgs For A Variety Of Consumer Problems
The Elderly, Environment, Families, Fraud, Health & Safety, Insurance The Handicapped, Medical Problems, Telemarketing and more.

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Deceptive Practices

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)

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Sample Complaint Letters

Complaint Letter To Used Car Dealer

Complaint Letter To Consumer Protection Agency

List Of  U.S. Car Manufacturers (Includes Links)
Plus some tips on resolving complaints.

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Repossessions

Auto Repossession-Your Rights & Remedies (Pennsylvania)

Repossessions Your Rights & Responsibilities

Where Else To Go For Help (Consumer-SOS)

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