Automobile Information

Auto Safety Hot line, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Highway & Vehicle Safety Standards, Crash Tests, Auto Recalls
(800) 424-9393
www.nhtsa.dot.gov
 
CARFAX
Gives history of vehicle, need VIN #, costs $20
www.carfax.com
 
Car Smart
Everything You Need to Know About Automobile Purchase, Lease,
Repair & Lemon Law
http://www.massconsumer.org/
 
Car Talk
Automotive Advice & Information with a Touch of Humor
http://www.cartalk.com/
 
Center for Auto Safety
To find out if there are hidden problems on your vehicle,
please send a SASE with make, model, year and problem of car to:
2001 S Street NW; suite 410; Washington, DC 20009
(202) 328-7700
www.autosafety.org
 
Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs & Business Regulation
Lemon Law Arbitration Program
Consumer Affairs Office
(617) 727-7780 or Toll Free: (888) 283-3757
www.mass.gov/consumer
 
Registry of Motor Vehicles
Information on Motor Vehicles and Licensing
www.state.ma.us/rmv
 
Service Bulletins and Recalls for Cars
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/index.cfm




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