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  • The AA Motoring - Automotive advice, news and reviews for buying, owning and evaluating vehicles. Comprehensive, primarily UK market.
  • Actual Car Information - Tom and Ray Magliozzi of the syndicated radio show Car Talk offer information on buying, selling, repairing and owning cars.
  • Auto on Info - Displays a broad range of information on passenger vehicles including reliability, durability and questionnaires.
  • Auto.com: News and Reviews - Comprehensive, news and reviews of vehicles, the auto industry, motor sports and auto shows.
  • AutoNetwork Reports - Streaming automotive content including interviews, press events and product launches as provided by auto manufacturers.
  • Autopedia: The Automotive Encyclopedia - Comprehensive collection of links and information regarding auto purchasing and ownership issues.
  • Edmunds.com - Guides, reviews, wholesale and retail pricing information and advice for every aspect of automobile purchasing and ownership.
  • The Family Car - Tips on selecting, caring for and handling repair problems. Also covers safe driving and styling trends.
  • Womanmotorist.com - Internet magazine provides reviews and guides for buying, leasing and maintaining new and used vehicles.

Recall Information

Consumer Advocacy and Protection Sites

  • ASI Auto Repair Protection Plan - Offers roadside assistance, collision and mechanical estimate review.
  • Ask the Rep - Auto problem and Lemon Law advice provided by a representative of a major auto company.
  • Auto Accident Claims - How-to insurance claim author Dan Baldyga offers expert information regarding the evaluation of personal injury claims.
  • Auto Service Consultants - Offers to assist clients in obtaining quality service and fair market prices on vehicle repairs.
  • Autocheck - Vendor of vehicle history reports that enable consumers to check for problems with used vehicles prior to purchase.
  • BACMPM Lawyers - Legal help in lawsuits for Ford tire-related accidents and SUV rollovers.
  • Car Detective - Used vehicle reports including vehicle history, government recalls, crash test results, lemon checks, trouble spots, retail prices and shopping tips
  • Carfax - Automotive history reporting service offers instant checks for salvage, odometer discrepancies and other damage.
  • ClaimCoach.com - Consultants that assist consumers seeking to maximize their auto insurance settlements.
  • Consumer Guide Vehicle History Report - Offers vehicle history reports, using Experian data with unique supplements and packaging, for a fee.
  • Consumer Reports: What You Should Know - Criticism of Consumer Reports car and truck ratings.
  • Driver's Elite - Auto club offering breakdown assistance, trip routing, key recovery and discounts.
  • Drivers Technology Association - Provides information and links regarding the various components and technology that make vehicles safe.
  • FTC: Consumer Protection Automobiles - Articles, tips and worksheets to educate consumers on auto buying and ownership and avoid mistakes and problems.
  • GasBuddy Organization Inc. - Local, real-time gasoline prices. Canada and USA only.
  • GasPriceWatch.com - Tracks gasoline prices at local stations from reports provided by consumers.
  • GasWars Online - Database of gasoline prices as reported by consumers.
  • InformedForLife.org - Safe vehicle selection criteria including a procedure for selecing a safer vehicle using crash test and fatality data.
  • Inspection Services of America - ISA conducts inspection services for both private and public auto sales, service and insurance claims.
  • Lemon-Aid - Help for those who cannot resolve problems with cars or automakers. Car buying advice. Some free, some in the writer's book. Details on common problems and potential solutions for many models.
  • Litigation - Consumer provides background and details about two separate cases of litigation with Ford and an auto dealership.
  • Motor Vehicle Lighting Standards - Provides comprehensive information and links regarding the safety and consumer issues of motor vehicle lighting products.
  • myCarStats Automobile Safety and Recalls - Provides automobile safety and recall information including several top 10 lists of various safety-related categories.
  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Information on vehicle recalls, technical service bulletins, safety issues ongoing research and development projects.
  • Snake Oil - Reprint of a 1992 Road Rider magazine article regarding oil additives and whether or not they are harmful to internal combustion engines.
  • Solving Car Problems and Warranty Disputes - AllPar - Information to help consumers resolve car problems, warranty and repair disputes with car dealers.
  • Stolen Car Reports - Consumers may report a vehicle theft, search a database of stolen vehicles, provide tips to aid in the recovery of a vehicle.
  • UnsafeBelts.com - Information compiled from depositions, trial testimony, discovery documents and public records regarding the Chrysler Gen3 safety belt buckles.

Lemon Law Sites

Complaint Sites - These cars pretty much sucked so bad and the service departments did so little to try and help that these customers were compelled to build a website about their problems.

  • Acura at Consumer Hall of Shame - Describes incident with a 1988 Acura Legend that owner believes to be sudden unintended acceleration while vehicle was in reverse.
  • AcuraSucks - Clearinghouse for complaints about Acura and Acura car dealers.
  • AHH OHH Better NOT get Maaco - Message board for Maaco experiences. Post by city and state.
  • AutoBeef.com - Information about car problems, complaints and repairs. Research what problems owners have experienced with their vehicles.
  • BMW E46 M3 Engine Failure Archive - Archive of engine failure reports for the BMW E46 M3 model
  • Chevrolet Impala: Cradle Defects - Suggests that some 2000 and 2001 Chevrolet Impalas and Monte Carlos may have defective engine cradles due to experience with their vehicle.
  • The Chrysler Products' Problem Web Page - Detailed resource about various problems with Chrysler vehicles. Has information about complaints, lawsuits, recognized problems and other related resources.
  • Defective Chrysler Transmission and Ford Headgasket Helpsite - Information and links to resources regarding problems with the Chrysler A604 Ultradrive, 41TE/ and 42LE automatic transmissions.
  • Dodge Chrysler LH Intrepid 300M Problems - Describes common complaints with the Chrysler/Dodge Intrepid, LHS, Concorde and 300M. Also lists many complaint-related resources and has a discussion forum.
  • Engine of Damocles - Information, forums, links and letters to the manufacturer regarding failed engines in the new BMW E46 M3.
  • General Tire Damage - Consumer provides details and photos of an accident that occurred when the tire of his vehicle disintegrated without warning.
  • Honda Doesn't Care - Owner of a 2001 Honda Civic LX describes problems with the power steering, a CV joint and idle speed.
  • I Hate Kia - Owner of a 1997 Kia Sephia details problems experienced with the vehicle, displays comments by other Kia owners and provides relevant links.
  • I Hate My Kia - Describes electrical problems and repeated repair attempts with a 2001 Kia Sephia
  • Infiniti QX4 Lemon - Detailed account of the problems that an owner of a 2001 Infiniti QX4 has been having with their vehicle.
  • A Mitsubishi Lemon Rusting - A Mitsubishi Galant owner describes signs of early rust in the engine compartment & with welded seams. Also offers advice on how to handle repairs with Mitsubishi Motors.
  • MitsubishiCars.org - Mitsubishi recalls, service bulletins, consumer complaints, and defects.
  • My 2001 Silverado Lemon - A 2001 Chevrolet Silverado owner describes how the clutch and manual transmission failed at under 10,000 miles, and how she was refused coverage under the GM warranty.
  • My Chrysler Sucks Web Site - Owner describes several problems they experienced with their 2000 Chrysler 300M.
  • MyAudiTTsucks.com - Owner of a 2001 Audi TT describes the problems experienced with the vehicle and features email comments from visitors to the site.
  • Nissan Defective Transmission - Consumers describes problems with the Nissan RE4R01a transmission installed in Nissan cars and SUVs between 1988 and 1992.
  • Porsche 968 Pinion Bearing Problem - Claims pinion bearings in the Porsche 968 fail prematurely due to a manufacturing flaw and complaints from owners are ignored.
  • 2001 Volvo S80: An Owners Comments - An owner's evaluation of their 2001 Volvo S80 sedan. Details strengths, weaknesses, and repair history.
  • Warning for Jeep Grand Cherokee Buyers - Describes problems and issues with the Jeep Grand Cherokee.
  • Dodge Builds Lemon Trucks - Owner of a 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 4X4 describes the problems he has had with the vehicle.
  • Dodge Caravan Sucks - Dodge Caravan owner describes tranmission problems experienced with several model years. Links to articles and related resources.
  • Dodge Caravan Transmission Problems - Detailed information and complaints from owners concerning transmission problems with the Dodge Caravan.
  • Dodge Steering Problems - Steering and quality problems related to the LH series of large cars
  • Dodge Sucks - Owners describes issues experienced with the 2001 Dodge pickup they purchased and the 2002 pickup received via lemon law settlement.
  • Dodge Truck Steering Problems - Owner of a 2000 Dodge 2500 Pickup truck provides photos of his damaged vehicle, information about the buyback setlement and a discussion forum.
  • Dodgesucks.org - A 2001 Dodge Dakota Club Cab owner describes problems with the rear transfer case. Also has information about several other Chrysler/Dodge complaints.
  • My Chrysler Nightmare - Owner of a 1996 Dodge Caravan describes the problems they have experienced with the vehicle and dealer.
  • My Dodge Durango Died - Dodge owner describes the engine failure of their 2000 Durango SLT and why Dodge is not covering it under warranty.
  • The Anti Ford Page - Collection of consumer complaints, problems and negative experiences with Ford vehicles. Links regarding class action suits, recalls, safety issues and lemon laws.
  • Association Of Flaming Ford Owners - Information about Ford's recall of 26 million vehicles with faulty ignition switches. Author also describes how his 1985 Ford Ranger caught fire.
  • B.C. Dead Ford Owner's Page - Describes transmission problems with a 1997 Ford Explorer and provides links to similar sites.
  • Contour.org: Common Problems - Descriptions of common problems with the Ford Contour and how to solve them.
  • Crown Victoria Safety Alert - Information on the Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor & apparent design flaws with the gas tanks. Provides details on the design issues and the Class Action suit against Ford.
  • Ford 3.8 Head Gasket Failure - Description of head gasket failure and other problems with Ford's 3.8 liter V6 engine.
  • Ford Aspire Complaints and Issues - Author shares details of problems experienced with a Ford Aspire.
  • Ford Contour SE Problems - Describes problems with a used 1996 Ford Contour and difficulties attempting to resolve them. Includes letters the owner has written to Ford of Canada.
  • Ford Explorer (Don't Buy) - Extensive information on problems with the Ford Explorer, including rollovers, quality issues, and other safety concerns.
  • Ford Explorer Rollovers - Information on the Firestone tire recall and Ford safety issues including crash tests, recalls and accidents.
  • Ford Focus Brake Problems - Site describes cases where Ford Focus brake pads wear quickly. Includes letters from others with similar experiences as well as negative feedback.
  • Ford 3.8L Problems - Describes problems with the 3.8 liter V6 found in Ford and Mercury vehicles. Provides relevant links and information for others with similar issues.
  • Ford Project Greenleaf - Blue Oval News' reporting of Ford's system for selling blemished and defective parts as new parts
  • Ford Scorpio Story - Author describes problems with a Ford Scorpio & resulting litigation with Ford Motor Co.
  • Ford Taurus 1993 - Describes problems with a 1993 Ford Taurus.
  • Ford Warranty Complaints - One customer's problems with Ford's Extended Service Plan and standard Ford warranties following an early clutch problem.
  • Ford Windstar Customer Action Information - Information, resources & advice about head gasket problems on the 1995 Ford Windstar & other Ford vehicles.
  • Ford Windstar Quality Problems - Dedicated to our 1996 Ford Windstar minivan and its defects with links to useful online resources about the ongoing and costly cylinder head gasket problems.
  • 1997-1998 4.2L Ford Engine Failures - Describes problem of engine failures in 1997-1998 Ford vehicles equipped with the 4.2L V-6.
  • The Lemon Ford Taurus - A 1998 Ford Taurus owner describes how mould and fungus accumulated in the ventilation (HVAC) system.
  • My 1998 Ford Explorer Lemon - Describes various problems the author experienced with their 1998 Ford Explorer. Also has links and advice on lemon laws.
  • Read This Before Buying A Ford Taurus - An owner's complaints with a 1990 Ford Taurus station wagon.
  • Taurus Transmission Victims - Describes transmission problems with a 1991 Ford Taurus.
  • 1996 Windstar Head Gasket Issues - Contains stories, information and links related to the 3.8l Ford Windstar head gasket problem. Some information is specific to Canadian owners.
  • Fix My Saturn - A 2001 Saturn SL1 owner describes problems with wind noise and several other issues.
  • Saturn Complaints - One owner's complaints with his SL2. Also has a forum section with complaints from other Saturn owners.
  • The Saturn Hate Page - Owner of a Saturn describes problems experienced since they purchased the 1991 vehicle used in 1998. Features links to other anti-Saturn sites.
  • Saturn Sucks - A Saturn owner describes how their SL1 jumped timing and destroyed the engine, as well as other problems with a squeaking dashboard, door seals, temperature sensor, ignition and the truck lock.
  • Saturn Vehicle Service and Quality Problems - Consumer describes their negative ownership experience with a 1997 Saturn SL2.
  • Mercedes Benz Argentina Problems - Owner describes lack of spare parts available for his Mercedes 230 E and claims that Mercedes Benz Argentina has made threats against the lives of his family.
  • Mercedes Problems - Database of vehicle problems experienced by owners of Mercedes-Benz products, owners may add issues they have experienced.
  • Mercedes Quality Gone Downhill - Multiple articles with illustrations and facts on declining quality of Mercedes-Benz cars and SUVs.
  • Mercedes-Benz M-Class Problems - Leasee of a 1999 Mercedes-Benz ML320 describes the various problems he encountered. Also has a discussion board.
  • Mercedes-Lemon.com - Site for sharing Mercedes defects and problems. Many stories of problems with Mercedes cars and the ML series.
  • MyVWLemon.com - Owner's experiences with his VW Jetta GLS. Bulletin board, lemon law links.
  • Volkswagen Golf Rallye G60 - Accident investigation information regarding failed outer drive-shafts on the VW Golf Rallye G60.
  • Volkswagen New Beetle Problems - Details problems experienced with a 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle, advises others against purchasing one and provides links to similar sites.