Resources

Checklists When Test Driving a Car:

Test Driving Checklist Before You Leave the Dealership
Test Driving Checklist On The Road

Getting Your Credit Score:

Equifax.com Click Get Started Now button $4.95 for 1 month’s access
Experian.com Click Get your credit report and Score $1
Transunion.com Click Free Score Get It Now $1. Charge for full report
Creditkarma.com Gives you access to all of your financial information

Payment Calculators:

KBB.com (Kelly Blue Book) Under the Research Tools tab, click on Calculate payments
Carmax.com Under Research tab, click payment calculators

Insurance Quotes:

Insure.com Just enter your zip code and get 2-4 car insurance quotes in minutes
Insurance.com Compare real, personalized quotes from top carriers

General Auto Research:

Autoguide.com Compare cars, use the side by side car comparison tool
ConsumerAutomotiveResearch.com Auto Warranty Glossary of Industry Terms
Cars.com Use Research New & Used tab, side by side comparison
Edmunds.com Under Car Research, Compare New Cars , Buyers Guides, Incentives & Rebates
Carmax.com Under Research, Car Reviews and Ratings
KBB.com Under Research Tools, Compare cars, Insurance, 5 year cost of ownership charts
BBB.com (Better Business Bureau) Under Auto Dealers for BBB approved dealerships
Yelp.com Check for Car Dealers, Find helpful reviews on the dealers
DealerRater.com Check under Car Dealerships by your zip code, by Manufacturers

To Trade or Not to Trade:

NADA Guides New and Used Car Prices
KBB.com Kelley Blue Book
Autocheck.com Vehicle History Reports
CarFax.com Show me the Carfax

Finance Department:

AutoTrader.com Find Mortage and Refinance Rates
Edmunds.com For Lease Specials

Service:

Safercar.gov Safety Information for Consumers