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If speedometers are so important, why do something like 85 percent of all drivers ignore them and drive according to road conditions and their best judgment?
Brock Yates, Car and Driver
A great resource for finding the automobile of your dreams, or selling the one of yesterday’s dreams. Scan current ads or place an ad (for free!) to sell your car, truck, van, or vehicle-related items. There are alphabetical and geographical listings of and links to auto dealers on the Net. Or link to the Kelley Blue Book, a car loan calculator, or a site where you can look up various insurance rates.
Automall is a searchengine designed specifically to find vehicles (new and used) over the Internet. Find the dealerships located nearest you by searching the database of more than 600 dealership Web sites. The AutoForm feature uses a price quote email form which you send to multiple dealerships; they then send you their best price. The Pre-owned Vehicle database lets you search for used cars. You also have access to pricing guides, insurance quotes, and recall information.
A database of automobiles for sale and automobiles wanted. You can search by make and region. It’s also a database of auto parts to find or sell. Automotive discussions are the talk in this site’s chat room.
A car buyer’s guide aimed mainly at the Boston area, but applicable elsewhere as well. You’ll find a listing of used cars for sale and can add yours if you like. There also is information about new cars, including a searchable database of over 16 years of car reviews done by the Boston Globe.
Billing themselves as “the ultimate automotive buyer’s guide,” AutoSite covers everything from dealer invoices on new cars to used car book values to automobile recalls to manufacturers’ toll-free phone numbers. There’s also a handy troubleshooting and question and answer section on car repairs.
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autoweb.com partners with USAToday to bring you an online “auto superstore.” This is the first and only automotive Web site to be awarded PC Magazine’s Top 100 Website Award. Not only can you browse their Virtual Lot, search their database of dealers for your ideal car, and advertise your car for $19.95 per month, you can even arrange to have a car delivered to your home for a test drive.
Auto Stop is an auto-buying service that guarantees low, competitive prices on both new and previously owned vehicles. Within 48 hours after choosing the vehicle you want, Auto Stop’s nearest subscribing dealership calls you with a quote, guaranteed to be fleet price, not retail price. You also have access to a large database of classifieds for used vehicles.
Buying a Car OnlineWhen you consider purchasing a vehicle online, the first thing you thing you should think about is whether you want to buy a new or used auto. You can easily cut down on your search time by deciding this question early on in the process. To help you make this decision, you could look up prices for vehicles in the Kelley Blue Book (listed in this section). All you have to do here is enter the make and model you are interested in buying and the site will give you a pricing report.
To receive a quote from a dealer near you, try AutoWeb Interactive (http://www.autoweb.com). this site enables you to type in a make and model and a dealer near you will return a price quote.
Unlike the Kelley Blue Book (a competitor of Auto World), Auto World updates its Vehicle Information and Pricing Service on a daily basis and takes into account variations in regional pricing. In addition to dynamic pricing reports, you can get a quote on a car or read tips on buying a car.
The official buyer’s guide of the famous automotive magazine. Pick a manufacturer, price range, and vehicle type, and browse the results complete with photos. Or take the shortcuts and browse by all of any one category. Vehicle specifications are also provided.
If you know the model of car you want, Autobytel can put you in contact with dealers in your area. Find both new or used cars. The site also includes new and used car pricing information and a weekly auto market report for the latest on the car world. A French language site is also available.
When buying a car from a dealership, do you feel like you’re walking into a spider’s web? These tips are provided to make you feel less like a victim and more in control of your automobile purchase. Tips include what time of the month you can get the best price, what to do before going to the dealership, and what cars really cost the dealer.
Perform a new or used car search, read the buyer’s guide, or participate in online community events like auto-related games and chat room discussion. This site also provides a host of reviews of various automobiles. Or, advertise your used vehicle, be it a car, truck, watercraft, snowmobile, bus, RV, or ATV.
An enlightening set of tips for dealing with dealers when buying a car. The site shows you common tricks of the trade to look out for and methods you can use to get a better deal. Read all of this lengthy advice, and you’ll be more than ready for your next purchase.
A very comprehensive guide to buying a car via the Internet. Enter your specific search criteria on the make, model, year, price range, and dealership location of your desired vehicle, and voila! DealerNet gives you a list of options. You can also check out New Car Test Reviews. Or go to a chat room and discuss automotive topics with other auto lovers.
The place to go when thinking of buying a new or used car. A multitude of information is available, including price guides, dealer cost information, buyer advice and recommendations, recall information, and much, much more. Best of all, it’s absolutely free.
Select a car by looking through makers, models, and classes. When you narrow your search down to a single vehicle, you are presented with a photo and the option of viewing all of its specifications. A glossary is also provided, which is very useful for giving meaning to sometimes cryptic automobile terms.
Get free pricing reports on new and used vehicles from this renowned company. Or, if you prefer to physically thumb through the Blue Book pages, order the book online. After you settle on a price you are willing to pay, buy a car online by linking to dealerships and auto buying services.
Microsoft’s Carpoint has been chosen the official Web site of the 1998 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In addition to extensive coverage of the Detroit convention, Carpoint offers new and used car information, interactive classifieds, 360 degree views of cars and trucks, Kelley Blue Book pricing reports, side-by-side comparisons, and news and advice on car-related issues.
Stoneage specializes in putting consumers in touch with new and used car dealers and sellers over the Internet. Find a specific dealer in your area and schedule an appointment or ask for a quick quote. Before buying that used car, purchase a vehicle history report for $19.95. Learn the benefits of extending that manufacturer’s warranty. For one fee, get the three major credit reports in one easy-to-read report.
Without giving any consideration whatsoever to the performance of the vehicles, a bunch of tall people sat in a bunch of cars and decided which were the best (and worst) based solely on interior room and comfort. Trucks, sport-utilities, mini-vans, and even subcompacts are compared.
A very lengthy set of questions designed to completely evaluate the condition of a used car before purchasing it. Included are questions you should ask of the seller and of yourself, and checklists for inside, outside, and under the car. A plain text version of this document is available and would be very handy to print out and take when looking at a car.
Check dealer invoice pricing, search for the wholesale value of your used vehicle, or get an actual price quote from one of more than 4000 dealers. Pricing information is provided by National Automobile Bankers Associates. Other features include a loan calculator and an auto news section with press releases from the manufacturers.