Reference

Cars & Motoring

Categories

* Car Clubs
* Car Magazines & News
* Marques
* Road tests and reviews

Sites

* Chilton Library
ChiltonLibrary.com represents the most authoritative automotive repair information available to car owners. There are thousands of year, make and model combinations covering the most popular vehicles of the past 30 years, plus additional coverage of specialty models. ChiltonLibrary.com gives you the confidence to service or repair virtually any system on your vehicle.
Access this with your library card number and PIN, or at our libraries.
* Grey Nomads Australia
Caravan, motorhome and campervan lifestyle website with lots of practical information about life on the road. Especially aimed at the over-50 market.
* Motor manuals collection
About using the Christchurch City Libraries' motor manuals collection.
* The AA
UK motoring organisation that motorists have trusted since 1905
* AutoObserver.com
AutoObserver.com delivers insightful commentary on the automotive industry. Established automotive authority Michelle Krebs is the Senior Editor, and uses Edmunds' extensive data resources to produce must-read coverage of industry announcements, events, executives, marketing efforts and other buzz.
* AutoPoint.co.nz
Buy, sell and research reviews of new cars - from the New Zealand section of MSN autos.
* Car Jam
Vehicle information, identification, checks and reports.
* Carpoint
Australian site.
* Consumers' Institute guide to buying a car
Everything you need to know about buying new and used cars - plus profiles of over 60 cars, people movers and 4WDs.
* Dog and Lemon Guide
The world's largest car buyer's guide, produced entirely by complete cynics
* Edmunds.com
Edmunds car buying guide lists automotive research, car reviews, new car prices, used car prices, car comparisons, car buying advice, car ratings, car values, auto leasing.
* Fines on Line
Pay your fine or check if you've got one, learn about your rights and obligations, order publications, and get help with inquiries.
* fuel$aver.govt.nz
How much do you spend on fuel? How much can you save? From the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA).
* Glossary of automotive terms
* Heritage Motor Centre
The world's finest collection of historic British cars!
* Inside Line
Inside Line is about the deep-rooted, unrelenting and unexplainable connection people have with the automobile. Our readers don't just want to know about the latest cars and trucks -- they need to know. And they need to know right away from a source they trust.
* Motoring Technology
Collection of articles on alternative fuels, safety design, green cars, and automotive technology developments. From the New Scientist magazine.
* National Roads and Motorists Association (NRMA)
* New Zealand Vintage Machinery Club (Canterbury)
* RAC Motoring Services
* The Old Car Manual Project
United States-based site offering much for the classic car enthusiast
* Trade Me Motors
Online auction site for second-hand vehicles of all kinds.
* Turner's Auctions
Auction site for second-hand, classic and damaged vehicles. Motorcycles, trucks and machinery
* Vehicle Information Reports (VIR)
Detailed report on a vehicle's legal status and history for a fee.