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Includes a listing of top 10 cars, new car research and car care. Auto Manufacturers Gives links to all of the worlds vehicle manufacturers. Autosite Reviews new cars, searches for preowned cars, and maintenance of autos. Auto Trader Sell, get loans, vehicle history, and insurance for new and used cars. Car buying tips World's best, free car buying guide for new, used, auto leasing, and avoiding scams. Car and Driver Browse or search by category of vehicle, or by manufacturer and model. Can limit by price. CarPrices.com Provides prices and safety ratings for new cars and classified ads and information, on used cars. Includes "Top Ten Lists", and a list of recommended dealers. Cars.com Provides advice on buying and selling new and used cars. Edmunds Intellichoice Information on new, used, certified cars, reviews, comparisons, tips, advice, and future cars. Fuel Economy Guide Fuel economy ratings for vehicles made from 1985 to present. Kelley Blue Book Covers new and used autos, trucks, vans motorcycles, personal watercraft and snowmobiles from 1979. Lemon Car Page Provides state-by-state Lemon law info. MSN Autos Includes car safety reports, comparisons with other vehicles, and purchasing and leasing options. NADA Guides Online version o the National Automobile Dealers Associations price guides. Traffic Violator California traffic violators school, listed by county and city, including phone number and language spoken. About.com
Type your term on the search line and learn all about the word. Topics include art, literature, entertainment, health and fitness, sports, cities and towns and much more. Better Business Bureau Provides reports on nationwide business and charity organizations. Assists consumers with information on over two million organizations. Consumer Privacy Guide Useful tips for protecting your privacy and taking control of the way your information is used. Consumer Product Safety Commission Official Federal Agency website, including recalls, reports, alerts. Help consumers become aware of lifesaving safety information. Consumer Reports Informative reports about products and services that have been tested and rated (the full test of this magazine is available in the EBSCO Magazine Database available on the Databases page). Consumer Review User-generated buying advice for outdoor sporting goods and consumer electronics. Consumer World Consumer products, prices and agencies sites. Federal Consumer Information Center Provides consumer information on numerous topics Federal Trade Commission Provides information about identity theft: how it occurs, resolutions, ways to minimize risks. First Gov for consumers Provides resource for consumer information from the governmental departments and commissions. Access is available to more than 30 million Federal Government web pages. GasBuddy.com Provides help in finding cheap gas prices in your city. It is comprised of 170 gas price information web sites that help consumers find low gasoline prices. Guide Star National database of non-profit organizations. Identity Theft Federal Trade Commission provides information about identity theft: how it occurs, resolutions, ways to minimize risk. Independent Service Operators (California ISO) Non-profit public company, linking power plants and utilities that provide electricity to customers, with equal access. Live Manuals.com Find select product manuals, simulations and support for appliances, electronic devices and more. National Charities Bureau Reports about nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries. National Fraud Information Center Learn how to fight telemarketing & internet frauds. Sperlings Best place Ultimate resource for relocation, recreation and retirement. Statistics, profiles, ratings, and cost of living information for places to live, work, or retire. Stop junk mail, email and phone calls Guide to reducing unwanted or intrusive advertising. 20-20consumer.com Provides on-line shopping sites of anything such as office items to homes. Where to Complain or Seek Help List of agencies to contact for assistance or to make complaints. Equifax Credit Bureau
http://www.equifax.com/ 800-685-1111 Experian Credit Bureau http://www.experian.com/ (formerly TRW): 800-301-7195 (Cost: $8) Trans Union http://www.transunion.com/ 800-916-8800 (True Credit) Credit Reports What consumers should know and do about credit reports. The Federal Trade Commission provides information about identity theft: how it occurs, resolutions, ways to minimize risk, etc. Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, consumers can receive one free credit report each year from each of the three national consumer reporting agencies - TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. Legislation requires that the three companies set up a central hub to process consumer requests. That website is http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ Department of Consumer Affairs
Learn how to protect yourself from unscrupulous and unqualified individuals Federal Citizen Information Center Answers to questions about consumer problems and government services Federal Trade Commission for the Consumer Information about federal consumer protection laws First Gov for consumers Provides resources for consumers from the federal government. License and Complaint History Look up business licenses Safety Recalls Locate government recalls for vehicles, food, medicine, cosmetics, and other consumer products Home Finance, Ownership & Repair Home Finance
HomePath Information on buying or re-financing a home. Buying a Home from HUD HUD site that explains how to buy a house. Everything from loan fraud to selecting the right neighborhood is discussed. Bankrate Bankrate.com provides up to date interest rates on key mortgage indexes. Consumer Information on Reverse Mortgages Information on reverse mortgages. Mortgage Payment & Other Financial Calculators Real Estate and Moving Best Places to Live (now requires registration.) Home Advisor.com Monster Moving IMove California Association of Realtors National Association of Realtors Yahoo Real Estate Yahoo Real Estate is the next best thing to the Multiple Listing Service. Registration is free. HouseNet Remax International's Home Buyers/Sellers International Real Estate Directory Daily Breeze Local real estate listings and open houses. Home Repair and Remodeling Better Homes and Gardens' Home Improvement Encyclopedia Homebuyer's Fair Homestore.com Living Home "First home 'ezine on the web." Remodeling Online Magazine Repair Clinic "The preferred resource for appliance parts and free repair help" Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford Home improvement ideas. Sunset Magazine Home Section Librarians Index to the Internet Home and Housing Section An index to the best "Home and Housing" sites on the internet. Better Business Bureau
Reliability reports about nationwide business and charity organizations Calfornia Attorney General's Guide to Charities Provides practical information and answers to questions frequently asked about charities. Consumer Privacy Guide Useful tips for protecting your privacy and taking control of the way your information is used. Guide Star National database of non-profit organizations Identity Theft Federal Trade Commission provides information about identity theft: how it occurs, resolutions, ways to minimize risk, etc. Independent Service Operators (California ISO) California electrical system and transmission services including blackout information Legal Aid Foundation Legal Aid Foundation of Live Manuals.com Find select product manuals, simulations and support for appliances, electronic devices and more. National Charities Bureau Reports about nationally soliciting charitable organizations that are the subject of donor inquiries National Fraud Information Center Learn how to fight telemarketing & internet fraud Sperling's Best Place Ultimate resource for relocation, recreation and retirement. Statistics, profiles, ratings, and cost of living information for places to live, work, or retire Stop junk mail, email and phone calls Guide to reducing unwanted or intrusive advertising Where to complain or seek help List of agencies to contact for assistance or to make complaints. Automobiles Consumer Reports & Reviews Credit Reports Government Home Finance, Ownership & Repair Miscellaneous Resources
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