BUYING AND SELLING

• Consumer Reports Auto Hub From Consumer Reports Online, this page offers information on the magazine's top picks, new & used car buying advice, car care and driving tips, and more.

• Kelley Blue Book The Blue Book online -- and free. A great resource if you're looking to sell your old car or looking to buy one.

• Edmund's® Automobile Buyer's Guides Reviews, specs, and dealer information on new and used cars. According to Inc. Magazine, this site is "helping to redefine the whole car-buying experience."

• N.A.D.A Used Car Guide The online form of the little orange book put out monthly by the National Automobile Dealer's Association. Try comparing the information you find here with Kelly and Edmund's above.

• VMR PRICING - True values  direct from today's marketplace. Information & Reference. How to buy, self-help, maintenance, more! 

PUBLICATIONS

You may find the following online magazines and journals handy. Some are online versions of familiar print publications (usually somewhat abbreviated), and some are unique to the web. For a more complete listing of automotive publications on the web, see the Automotive Magazines section on the Yahoo! web pages.

• AutoWeek On Line
• Car and Driver
• Motor Trend ONLINE
• Popular Mechanics Automotive
• Woman Motorist
• Motor Magazine
• Autobody Pro

AUTO REPAIR

• Automotive Troubleshooting Links to troubleshooting guides for several automotive systems.
• Automotive Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins from ALLDATA This site provides a list of recalls and TSBs for most cars since 1960. These can be ordered from ALLDATA by registering with them, or the list can be taken to a mechanic who uses the ALLDATA system.
• Beyond the Basics -- An Automotive Encyclopedia Divided into major systems, this electronic encyclopedia provides access to hundreds of aspects of auto repair and maintenance. It is was written by Bob Freudenberger, a freelance automotive journalist for over 20 years.

ORGANIZATIONS

• Automotive Service Association An organization of automotive service businesses.
• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Founded in 1972, the ASE is the premier group for certifying and training automotive service technicians.
• Service Technicians Society Affiliated with the Society of Automotive Engineers, this group's aim is to advance "the skills, education and professionalism of service technicians to support excellence in the mobility industry."
• Automotive Engine Rebuilders Association (AERA)

AUTOMOBILE COMPANIES

Although these manufacturer's sites are primarily designed to sell cars, it's possible to find out much more about these companies, including upcoming innovations, new models, and, sometimes, job opportunities.

• Acura
• Chrysler
• Dodge
• Ford
• Honda
• Isuzu
• Nissan
• Toyota
• Volkswagen
• General Motors (including Chevrolet, Chevy Trucks, Geo, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, and Saturn)

OTHER SITES

• Car Talk The website for the popular NPR radio program. Auto Answers is another radio show you might want to check out.
• MotorWeek This is the website of the popular program from Maryland Public Television. The site includes information from road tests on various vehicles, maintenance tips, and more.
• Car Design News Check out exhibits of up and coming car design ideas.
• Petersen Automotive Museum The online site for the Los Angeles museum dedicated to the automobile and American culture.
• Insurance Institute for Highway Safety / Highway Loss Data Institute An excellent source for statistics and articles about automobile safety.
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Another safety site -- this one from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• The Old Car Manual Project A very nice collection of car manuals covering many makes and models dating back to the early 20^th Century.