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
Budget Checklist:
Total Cost of Ownership:
Total Cost of Ownership Worksheet