If you're thinking about buying a new or used car or leasing a car, start here. You'll find information on negotiating with car dealers, avoiding scams, getting the best deal on car insurance, and what to do if you buy a lemon. You’ll also find useful information on sharing ownership and use of a car with a neighbor or friend, joining or starting a carsharing club, and starting a carpool.
Don't put up with being patronized, ignored, or ripped off!
How to understand the dealer's responsibilities.
Automobile Service Contracts: Are They Worth it?
Be wary of expensive service contracts, especially as companies manufacture more reliable cars.
If you get stuck with a real lemon, the law can help.
Buying a New Car and Trading In Your Old One
Want a good deal on a new car? Planning on trading in your old car? Do your homework and learn how to negotiate.
Buying a Used Car: What You Need to Know
If you're in the market for a used car, here's what you need to know to get a reliable vehicle at a good price.
Gap Insurance for Your Car: Do You Need It?
Some people can benefit from a special kind of car insurance, called gap protection.
What Kind of Car Insurance Do I Need?
Some types of car insurance are mandatory, others are optional.
Get information about the different types of automobile insurance coverage you can buy.
Learn what's covered if you damage another vehicle while driving a borrowed car.
Car Insurance: Factors That Affect Your Premiums
Different factors affect how much you'll pay for car insurance. You can control some factors, but not others.
Renting a Car: What You Need to Know
Learn basic information about renting a car before you show up at the rental counter.
Can I cancel a contract within three days of signing it?
Federal and state laws allow people to cancel certain kinds of contracts.
Here are different ways you can co-own and use a shared car.
How to Prepare a Carsharing Agreement
Use this carsharing agreement to spell out details, such as use and splitting costs, when you co-own or share a car.