These are links to useful websites we like:
National Auto Dealers Association Great resource for find the current value of a car, whether for trade, purchase, or claims negotiations.
Kelly Blue Book Another valuable resource for find the current value of a car, whether for trade, purchase, or claims negotiations.
AutoTrader lists actual "real world" cars for sale. If you are looking for a particular year or model, try expanding your search to 100 miles. Remember! People ask more on Autotrader than they expect to get. What you see on their website is just an asking price.
Safelite Auto Glass We have recommended Safelite for years for reliable and quality glass repair and replacement. Did you know that if your glass damage is smaller than a dollar bill, you can repair it for a fraction of the cost of replacement?
Carfax get a complete history of any used car. We strongly recommend getting a carfax report whether you're buying from a dealer or a private individual. A Carfax report includes accident, flood and theft info; mileage history, info if the car was previously a rental car or leased vehicle and more. Carfax has jumped the price of their reports. For a cheaper alternative, we recommend:
NMVTIS, a new US government website which provides similar information to what Carfax does, but at a fraction of the cost. Most vehicles in the US are now covered under NMVTIS. Reports cost $3.50 - $5, which is a HECK of a lot less than CarFax.
National Highway Traffic Safety Admin crash & rollover ratings, as well as info for disabled drivers
Check here to see if your car has any recalls outstanding
ALLDATAdiy lists all service bulletins by make and model
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety More safety information and crash test videos
55 Alive Class locations and schedule. *Please note*: Georgia does not recognize the on-line class for insurance discounts. You must take the 6 hour classroom version to receive the 10% discount for qualified drivers.
Georgia Clean Air Force Emissions Test Information, tells you if your car needs a test
View a car's most recent Georgia Emissions Inspection Report (This report is also useful if you want to verify the mileage on a used car, since it lists the mileage on the odometer at the time the car was last inspected)
Georgia Department of Drivers Services (formerly GA DMVS) Drivers License Information, Locations, and Hours
Georgia Department of Revenue Tag & Title Information, hours, locations, downloadable forms
FuelEconomy.Gov lists the MPG on all cars, provides a list of the most economical vehicles, and gives useful tips on saving gas!
Cobb County Accident / Burglary Police Reports
Local Radio Consumer Guru Clark Howard's tips on buying new or used vehicles
Bankrate.com for car and mortgage loan comparisons and rates, and great tools like a payment amortization schedule
Epropertywatch provides a free notification if someone attempts to sell or place a lein on your home or other real estate. Also notifies you of foreclosures and resales in your neighborhood.
Top Gear Just for fun!!!! Website for the popular (and funny!) British car show, with videos, free games, and wallpaper and photos of cars that make your heart go pitter-pat. 250 million international viewers per epidsode can't be wrong! Flappy paddle gear box not required.
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