| Government Resources |
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Alternative Fueling Station Locator - This website allows consumers to
find the gas stations that sell alternative fuels, based on their zip code. |
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FEMA - Winter Preparedness Safety Tips - Timely preparation is
necessary to avoid the impacts of severe winter weather; it can avert heavy personal, business and government
expenditures. Experts agree that the following measures can be effective in dealing with the challenges of
severe winter weather. |
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'Gas-Saving' Products: Fact or Fuelishness? - When
gasoline prices rise, consumers often look for ways to improve fuel efficiency. Although there are practical steps
you can take to increase gas mileage, the Federal Trade Commission warns you to be wary of any gas-saving
claims for automotive devices or oil and gas additives. Even for the few gas-saving products that have been
found to work, the savings have been small. |
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Oil and Gas
Industry Initiatives - A Federal Trade Commission website designed to
provide consumers with clear information on the issues surrounding the price of gasoline and what they can do
to get the most out of every gallon they buy. |
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U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) - Has many fact sheets explaining Motor Vehicle
Air Conditioning regulations, the effects of CFC-12 on the ozone layer, the substitutes and how they must be
used. |
| Private Resources |
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ALLDATAdiy.com - Provides information on technical service bulletins and recalls for your car or truck.
Information is listed by year, make, model and engine option. |
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Alliance to Save Energy Helps Consumers Get Better Mileage - With gasoline prices nearing or reaching record levels in many states and regions of
the country, the Alliance to Save Energy offers consumers tips to cut gasoline use and protect their
pocketbooks. |
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Allpar.com - Repair
and performance tips on a wide variety of Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, and DeSoto cars, and
more. |
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Autosite - Offers tips for maintenance (changing car fluids) to repair or replacement on things
from your airfilter, brakes and headlights. |
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DoItYourself.com - Cars, Trucks and Boats - This website was
designed to inform you about different kinds of cars to buy, financing options, finding the right insurance, and
figuring out how much to sell your car for. You will also find in this section safety and maintenance information
you should know before you go out driving, boating, traveling, or playing on ATV’s and go
carts. |
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Drive Smarter
Challenge - Provides a calculator showing visitors how much money, gas,
and CO2 they can save with their own vehicle by taking specific fuel-efficiency steps. |
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Gas Mileage Impact
Calculator - This calculator offers information related to gas consumption,
fuel cost and emission of major pollutants. |
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Motorist Assurance
Program - The Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) was established to
promote communication, education and cooperation among consumers, the automotive industry, and
government. |
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NADAGuides.com - National Automobile Dealers Association. N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides is the worlds
largest publisher of value guides and has been the industry leader for over 69 years. N.A.D.A. is pleased to
provide you with informative Consumer Tips. They want to help you make informed, responsible decisions
about the purchase, safe operation and proper maintenance of vehicle. |
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National
Institute for Automotive Service Excellence - ASE was founded in 1972 to
improve the quality of automotive service and repair through the voluntary testing and certification of
automotive technicians and provides useful tips for motorists. |
