The Bible of all car research publications is the Consumer Reports annual auto issue, though the good people at US News and World Report have a new car and truck rating Web site that could give them a run for the money.
Among the online auto research portals, we always suggest Cars.com, Edmunds.com, and AOL Autos.
New car price sites can be confusing to navigate and can just be a way to drop you to a dealer as a new lead. That's why we like getting our new car price quotes at Autos.MSN.com.
This site will help you with information on how to improve your chance of getting approved for an auto loan, as will this one. And while it's a little cluttered with links nowadays to seem impartial, you can also try Jeff Ostroff's Car Buying Tips Web site.
You can find secure online auto loan applications at Auto Credit Finders, CarsDirect or this site with its bad credit car loan specialists. If the online application process scares you, 1-800-Auto-Loan will let you apply by phone, too.
In terms of simplicity, it's hard to beat car loans made easy or this auto finance made easy Web site. Above all else, you might want to try this site if your credit really stinks.
For our California visitors, you might try Auto Loans San Diego, California Auto Loan dot com, or the Union Bank of California.