Rich Patterson's Reference Desk


New and Used Automobile and Truck Information

AADCO Vehicle Disposal Service -- Helps you find a good home for your junker
Alldata -- A huge database on autos to include service manuals, maintenance data, recall notices etc.
American Car Buying Service -- Will shop for the car you want for a small fee
Autovantage -- Boasts it will get you a car for $100 over invoice
Auto-By-Tel -- Gives you a dealership near where you live who will give you a competitive price for a new car or truck
The Auto Channel -- A fully loaded online resource for everything automotive -- new and used auto reviews, prices, classifieds, purchasing tips, maintenance, etc.
Autoshop Online -- Assists you in finding a new car or truck at a competitive price
AutoWeb -- Lets you find a new or used car by entering your preferences. Also lets you advertise your car for free
Better Business Bureau -- Tips on buying a new or used car
CarInfo -- What car dealers don't want you to know. Provides tips on how to keep from being swindled
Cars@Cost -- Will find the exact car you want at invoice or a few dollars over for a small fee
MSN CarPoint -- CarPoint's numbers tell quite a story: 2,000 affiliated dealers, $300 million in monthly sales, 100,000 used car listings. Finding the car you want is easy
Car Talk -- Tom and Ray Magliozzi of NPR's Car Talk
Classifieds2000 -- Lists used cars, trucks, vans etc. Search by state and/or city.
Dealers Choice -- The site contains a direct link to virtually all automobile manufacturers
Discount Tire Direct -- Lets you search and order tires at a discount
eAuto: Everything Auto -- Offers information on just about everything related to automobiles, including resale, parts, dealerships, repair etc.
Edmund's Automotive Buyers Guide -- New and used car and truck information including reviews, pricing, and safety features
Kelley Blue Book: Used Car Values -- Provides the fair market value for a car in your region
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Popular Mechanics Magazine -- Profiles of the latest car and truck models, updates on purchasing incentives, ownership survey information, etc.
WWW Speedtrap Registry -- Tells you where the "smokey bears" are between you and your next destination (not that anyone at WKU would need this information)

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Date last Modified: February 1, 1997
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