Auto - Buying/Leasing

Auto Financing
This Center for Responsible Lending site offers information about several kinds of auto loans, explains how to avoid overpaying for an auto loan, and provides an easy-to-use overpayment calculator.

Alternative Fueled Vehicles and Alternative Fuels
Federal Trade Commission - Facts for Consumer - Consider the Alternatives: Alternative Fueled Vehicles and Alternative Vehicles
This Federal Trade Commission site offers information about vehicles that operate on fuels such as methanol, ethanol, compressed natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas or electricity and about fuel ratings.

Auto Service Contracts
Federal Trade Commission - Facts for Consumer - Auto Service Contracts
This site helps consumers understand auto service contracts, their terms, how they work, what they cost, what they cover, who provides coverage, how claims are handled, how to complain, and more.

Buying a New Car
Federal Trade Commission - Facts for Consumer - Buying a New Car
This site offers helpful suggestions, words you should know, and information on financing your new car, trading in your old car, considering a service contract, and filing a complaint.

Buying a Used Car
Federal Trade Commission - Facts for Consumer - Buying a Used Car
This Federal Trade Commission site offers information on payment options, dealer sales (warranties, service contracts, spoken promises), private sales, tips on what to do before you buy, and what to do if you have problems.

Buying a used car
Bureau of Automotive Repair - Making A Wise Used-Car Purchase
This site offers suggestions to assist you in purchasing a used car.

General car buying information
Consumer Action - Cars - General Tips
This site offers general tips for car buying, selling and leasing to help you get the best deal and avoid problems.

Car Ads: Reading between the Lines
Federal Trade Commission - Facts for Consumer - Car Ads: Reading Between the Lines
This Federal Trade Commission site helps consumers understand the special promotions advertised by car dealers.

Car Cost/Payment Calculators
Car cost comparison calculator - California Department of Corporations
This site offers a calculator to help you forecast the real cost of buying and owning a car.

Car payment calculator - California Department of Corporations
This site offers a calculator to help you determine what your monthly payment will be when purchasing a car.

Leasing a vehicle
Federal Reserve Board - Quick Consumer Guide
This site offers information on vehicle leasing, including a comprehensive guide, a glossary of terms, a shopping checklist and sample lease forms.