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AUTOMOTIVE RESOURCES

• Consumer Information
• Directories
• Government & Association Sites
• Professional and Technical Sites

 

Consumer Information:

• AOL - Autos
  New cars, used cars, reviews & articles, hot topics, car loans, blogs, etc.
  
  
• Automotive.com
  New cars, used cars, enthusiast, insurance, community, etc.
  
  
• Car Talk
  National Public Radio’s Tom & Ray Magliozzi, or "Click & Clack"
  
  
• Cars.com
  Buy, sell, research, and shopping advice
  
  
• Consumer Reports - Cars
  Car buying advice and more
  
  
• Edmund's Automobile Buyer's Guide
  New cars, used cars, reviews, tips & advise, etc.
  
  
• CNNmoney.com - Autos
  Auto stories, car reviews, essentials, and galleries
  
  
• IntelliChoice
  New cars, used cars, deals, free quote, and finance
  
  
• Kelley Blue Book
  New cars, used cars, research & explore, news & reviews, dealers & inventory, etc.
  
  
• Lemon Car Page
  Applicable laws, consumer strategies, dispute resolution, etc.
  
  
• msn.Autos
  New cars, used cars, news, articles, and reviews
  
  
• Motorist Assurance Program
  Standards for automotive repair
  
  
• N.A.D.A. Guides
  Vehicle pricing and information

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Directories:

• Directoryauto.com
  Automotive industry and automobile information.
  
  
• DirectoryCar.com
  Auto parts, motorsports, automotive shows, automotive rental, car galleries, and automotive dealers.
  
  
• Yahoo! Recreation: Cars & Automotive
  Types of cars and over 50 additional categories

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Government & Association Sites:

• Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association
  Represents and serves manufacturers of motor vehicle components, tools and equipment, automotive chemicals and related products used in production, repair, and maintenance of all classes of motor vehicles
  
  
• Alliance of Automoible Manufacturers
  Leading advocacy group for the automobile industry
  
  
• ASE: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
  Certifying the automotive professional
  
  
• Council of Advanced Automotive Trainers
  A nonprofit, professional organization, established to promote and provide quality technical training for the automotive repair industry
  
  
• Electric Drive Transportation Association
  U.S. industry association dedicated to the promotion of electric drive
  
  
• www.fueleconomy.gov
  Helps consumers make informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a vehicle and helps them achieve the best fuel economy possible from the cars they own
  
  
• Green Vehicle Guide: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
  Use this guide to choose the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicle that meets your needs
  
  
• National Center for Vehicle Emissions Control and Safety
  Access to information about NCVECS as well as topics and issues related to mobile sources emissions
  
  
• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  Mission: Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes
  
• Virginia Department of Environmental Quality: Air Check Virginia
  Northern Virginia’s vehicle emissions inspection program
  
  
• Virginia Department of Transportation
  Information on traffic, incidents, lane closures and view highway cameras

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Professional & Technical Sites:

• Auto Channel
  “The largest independent automotive information resource”
  
  
• Automotive Electrician's Meeting Place
  A forum for the exchange of information of a general nature to Automotive Electricians and those involved in Automotive Electrical repairs
  
  
• International Automotive Technicians' Network
  “The world’s largest online community of automotive professionals”
  
  
• Society of Automotive Engineers International
  One stop resources for standards development, events, and technical information
  
  
• Taylor Automotive Tech-Line
  An automotive technical repair hot-line that provides “problem solving” to auto mechanics, independent repair facilities, dealerships, body shops, do-it-yourselfers, and anyone who is interested in the technical information of an automobile

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This collection is maintained by Sherrill Wharff and was last updated on January 6, 2009.