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AUTOPEDIA® - The AUTOmotive encycloPEDIA - is a FREE comprehensive Automotive Internet Resource
where consumers can find information related to Autos, Boats, Trucks, Minivans, Motorcycles, RVs, SUVs and the Lemon Law.
AUTOPEDIA® — the first online encyclopedia, November 1995.
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AUTOPEDIA® contains: (You may use these links to jump to category summaries.)
- Lemon Law: Got a LEMON? Get AUTOPEDIA's 4-Star Award winning Lemon Law coverage!
- iSeeCars — Get the lowest price with no hassle.
- CARFAX: Don't buy a used car without a CARFAX Report.
- HotLinks: AutoPedia's HotLinks Pages for hard-to-find Automotive Info!
- Auto Parts — AutoPedia recommended auto parts dealers.
- Financing and Leasing Information
- Automotive News from around the world.
- Insurance Institute for Highway Safety "TOP SAFETY PICK AWARD WINNERS"
- Auto Repair & Technical Info — Books, Manuals, Service Bulletins and Diagnostic Information
- Warranty, Repair and Service Tips
- Export and Import — Exporting a Vehicle: The Ins and Outs
- Auto Insurance Check-Up — Are you paying too much?
- Complete Auto, Truck, MiniVan and Sport Utility Information
- Vehicle Pricing Including MSRP and Dealer Invoice Costs
- Negotiating Tips — How to Get the Absolute Best Deal
- Consumer Incentives and Rebates
- Used Car Buyer's Checklist — Everything you need to know.
- Extended Warranties (new & used) — Shop and Compare.
- Buying tires? Read what owners have to say in our Tire BBS
- Stereos, Alarms, and Accessories
- Loan Payment Calculators
- Enthusiasts, Collectors, and More
- Recall Information — NHTSA Database
- AUTOPEDIA® Honored Guest Registry
- Both NHTSA and IIHS crash test results
- See all the awards and what others think about Autopedia
Lemon Laws
Wondering if you've got a "LEMON" and you want to know what you can do about it? AUTOPEDIA's award winning Lemon Law coverage provides complete coverage of all the Lemon Law Statutes for all 50 States. Find out EXACTLY what your State Law says and WHAT you can do about it. (Includes Attorney Listings for Free Consultation.)State-by-State Lemon Law Directories (click on your state) "Dealer Fraud" is different from Lemon Laws - Lemon Laws generally cover new vehicles (and some used that are usually still under manufacturer warranty), where there is a manufacturer defect that has not been repaired within a specified period of time or repair attempts. However, when you buy a used car and the dealer does not fully disclose the correct history and condition of the car you are buying, that's "Dealer Fraud." Dealer fraud may include but is not limited to: failure to disclose flood damage, prior accident damage, odometer rollback, that the vehicle was a Lemon Law "buy-back," or that the vehicle has a salvage title. The problems with some of these is that they can be life threatening, as in the case of counterfeit air bags being installed after an accident, or a damaged frame - much of which does NOT show up on many of those VIN history reports you can purchase.
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HID "xenon" headlights increase the safety of your vehicle by upgrading your stock or halogen headlights to HID headlights. HID, High Intensity Discharge (also known as "xenon") headlights have no filament in the bulbs to break, are up to 3x brighter, last up to 10x longer, use 35% less power and produce more defined lighting than halogen headlights. Standard equipment on luxury and exotic sports cars, HID headlights are now available for virtually all vehicles at discount prices and can easily be installed with a few common tools. (read more...)Recommended Auto Parts Suppliers
Jennings Motor Group - AutoPedia® highly recommends Jennings for UK motoring needs. As an official Ford, Mazda, SEAT and Kia main dealer since 1917, Jennings is the North of England's largest dealer group, offering internet and national delivery to mainland UK.UK Related Hints and Tips
Autopedia® is starting a new section of hints and tips for our UK visitors. Starting with tips on how to replace those gas struts in your car boots; how to find a second hand car; a used BMW 3-series buyers guide; why you shouldn't completely rely on insurance comparison sites; why the Audi A1 might just be the best hatchback; and how to get a vintage car on the road in the UK.HOTLINKS - Everything and Anything Automotive
AUTOPEDIA's HOTLINKS are where you will find links to everything and anything automotive on the Internet including Boats, RVs, Motorcycles and SUVs. If you know of anything automotive related that should be linked in AUTOPEDIA® or would like to become an AUTOPEDIA® correspondent from your part of the world, please let us know.Auto Insurance Check-Up
Official statistics show that you could be paying FOUR TIMES as much as you should be! Check out auto insurance company ratings and reviews with the Auto Insurance Check-Up tool.Motorbike Safety: A Guide
As keen as you may be to hit the open road, make sure you have all the information you need to stay safe when biking. (read more...)Financing and Leasing
Complete financing and leasing information and a side-by-side comparison of Lease vs. Financing options available to buyers. Explanation of the different rules of disclosure and of the pitfalls and advantages of both options. See what your monthly loan payments might be with AUTOPEDIA's Loan Payment Calculator.AutoPedia® also offers advice on "5 Ways to Save Money on Your Car Payment."
Shipping an Automobile?
AutoPedia® recommends transporting your car only with reputable firms licensed with the Department of Transportation. There are different types of car transportation services: door-to-door pick-up and delivery; enclosed and open-air auto transport; international/overseas shipping; motorcycle transportation; boat/RV shipping.Exporting and Importing Automobiles
Exporting or Importing? Make sure you know all of the "ins and outs" BEFORE you try to export or import that car or truck. A single mistake can cost you time, money, and you might even lose your vehicle in the process! See choosing the right shipping company.Auto Repair Manuals and Books
For "Repair & Technical Info" ALLDATAdiy.com contains all of the original manufacturer's repair, diagnostic, and repair procedures with the most current Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) and Recalls for your vehicle - more detailed diagrams and repair information than any paper manual, all specific to your vehicle.For DIYers, OBD reader apps can access your vehicle's On-Board Diagnostics computer to help locate problems - try Torque Lite (OBD2 & Car).
Get FREE Quotes On Your New Car or Truck
Ready to buy or lease? Use AutoPedia's Free "Shop & Compare" Quote System from PriceQuotes to locate the exact vehicle you want from dealers in your area. Get exactly what you want, at the price you want, with a fast, hassle-free, no-obligation quote!Vehicle Directory
Looking for a particular vehicle? AUTOPEDIA®'s Vehicle Directory provides information and links to ALL of the major sources of pricing information available today.AUTOPEDIA® provides access to concise vehicle pricing information including both MSRP (sticker) price and dealer invoice costs including freight and standard equipment, plus reviews, options, EPA mileage estimates, exterior and interior color availability, and more. Calculate your auto loan payments with AUTOPEDIA's Loan Payment Calculator.
Auto Manufacturers
AUTOPEDIA has the most up-to-date and complete listing of all manufacturer Internet sites available today, with more listings than any other directory! Or, if you want to contact the manufacturer directly, here are their toll-free 800 telephone numbers.Dealers, Dealers, Dealers
The DealerPedia™ Dealer Directory is the most complete national dealer directory on the Internet. Want to know the name and location of a dealer near you or in another state? It's all in the DealerPedia™.Got a horror story or dealer to recommend? Fill out our Dealer Survey Form and tell us your car buying story. You can make a difference.
Rebates and Incentives
Listings of consumer rebates and incentives available to buyers, many of which are not advertised or promoted by manufacturers or dealers.Negotiating - How to Get the Absolute Best Deal
A few simple negotiating techniques that can save you thousands on your new car or truck. How to use the information to your greatest advantage. How knowing a single fact can prevent a salesman from taking advantage of you.Used Car Buyer's Guide
Use N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides, the world's largest publisher of appraisal guides for used vehicles including: Cars, Trucks, SUVs, Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, ATVs, Personal Watercraft, RVs, Classic Cars, and Boats.The Used Car Buyer's Guide is a comprehensive checklist covering the entire process of buying a used car.
CARFAX: Don't buy a used car without a CARFAX Report.
Recalls & Safety Notices
On-line database access to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's recall notices and voluntary manufacturer Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs).NHTSA provides information on air bag cut-off switches and complete air bag information is also available.
Crash Tests, Theft Reports and Driver Death Rates
There are two comprehensive crash testing programs: one run by the Department of Transportation's NHTSA (New Car Assessment Program, NCAP) and another sponsored by various insurance companies through the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Frontal crash tests are somewhat similar, while NHTSA adds side impact crash tests, and the IIHS performs low speed damage assessment tests.NHTSA Theft Ratings are compiled from information provided by the FBI and auto manufacturers, while the IIHS provides Injury, Collision and Theft Summaries and Driver Death Rates based upon claims statistics.
(AUTOPEDIA's Lemon Law Coverage was awarded Yahoo's 1998 Internet Life 4 Star Award.)
Warranties, Repair and Service
Are you covered by your manufacturer warranty? Should you get an extended warranty? Like to work on it yourself or save money by having repairs or service performed by independent service technicians?Are your "Air Bags...a lot of hot air?" Did you know it can cost you up to $4,000.00 just to repair your air bags? And what about your bumpers - "You call that a bumper?"
Extended Warranty Options:
- CarChex - Has your auto warranty expired? CarChex vehicle service contracts feature low prices and an A+ BBB Rating. Get a free quote today! (Read "Do You Really Need an Extended Warranty?")
- Warranty Direct - Free Quotes. Extended warranty for a new or used car, boat, or jet ski.
Wheels and Tires
Complete information on aftermarket wheels and tires including comparisons, ratings, and prices. Results of a comprehensive Tire Opinion Survey from hundreds of consumers.AUTOPEDIA's Tire BBS is where you get the "lowdown" from real tire owners before you plunk down your hard-earned money, or post your very own tire story for the world to read.
Stereos, Phones, Alarms and More
Links to car audio manufacturers and retailers including everything from used to the highest-end custom car audio components. Reviews and recommendations on aftermarket stereos, cellular phones, alarms, radar detectors, and every other accessory, with car audiophile links containing experiences and tips from consumers just like you.Tips on preventing your car or truck from being burglarized.
Enthusiasts & Clubs
Enthusiasts, classic car collectors, car club members, and lovers of automobilia in general. From vintage to prototypes, hot rods to muscle cars, exotics to not-so-exotic and everything in between - including museums, repairs, manuals, parts, specialty shops, and on and on.Introducing Stuttgart-West™, the Porschephile's place in AUTOPEDIA®, where you'll find everything Porsche and Porsche-everything.
AUTOPEDIA® Honored Guest Registry
Enjoy the site? Have a comment or two? Take a moment and fill out our Honored Guest Registry. Tell us what you think and what you would like to see at AUTOPEDIA®. Many of our visitors' suggestions result in new sections and topics being added all the time. Make YOUR contribution today!
