Buying a Car : A Research Guide

Need to buy or sell a car? Are you dreading fending off hungry salesmen at your local dealership? The following Web sites offer a variety of information to help put both buyers and sellers at ease. Get free no-hassle instantaneous quotes or compare two models side by side. View videos displaying car interiors or read test drive reports. There are plenty of automotive Web sites, but we have narrowed it down to just a few of the best. Buckle up and safe driving! The terms and phrases listed in the subject headings can be used to search for more materials in the library's catalog and research databases. If you need further assistance, please ask a librarian.

Edmunds.com
www.edmunds.com
Lists values for new, used, and certified pre-owned vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book
www.kbb.com
Find values of new and used vehicles, but also for snowmobiles, watercraft, and motorcycles. Online version does not include original list price for used vehicles.

NADA Guides
www.nadaguides.com
Includes values for automobiles, boats, manufactured housing, travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers, limousines, and airplanes.

ConsumerGuide
www.consumerguide.com
Offers information on new and used vehicles and includes road tests, photo gallery, competitors, price calculator, specs, and dealer locator.

Intellichoice Car Center
www.intellichoice.com
Provides side-by-side comparisons, safety and recall reports, rebates, and incentives. Highlights best values for new and used cars. Lists lease award winners. Also publishes print title, The Complete Car Cost Guide.

Autobytel.com
www.autobytel.com
Pre-owned and new autos for sale including auctions. Finance and insure your new vehicle or view 360 degree panoramic interior views.

AutoTrader.com
www.autotrader.com
Search for a used automobile by make, model, and zip code or place an advertisement to sell your own car.

Autoweb.com
www.autoweb.com
Allows side-by-side comparison of vehicle and ability to save your searches. Purchase, sell, finance, insure, and maintain your vehicle at this Web site.

Carpoint.com
http://autos.msn.com
Search or browse by category new and used vehicles: passenger, sports, luxury cars and vans, or trucks. Search geographic radius for used vehicles. Allows side-by-side comparisons. Features new and used car pricing, reviews and buying information.

Cars.com
www.cars.com
Neat feature alert—pick the color of your car and watch it change instantaneously. E-mail reminder service, automobile advice, and comparison shopping, side-by-side.

CarsDirect
www.carsdirect.com
Offers brochures on new cars including vehicle specs, reviews, 360 degree interior shots from the driver’s seat, photo gallery, handling and safety information.