Consumer Resources

Auto Purchase Resources

• Don’t buy a used car without CARFAX! … the first step to protecting yourself against buying used cars with costly hidden problems. CARFAX searches its nationwide database and provides a detailed vehicle history report in seconds. Order Your Carfax report today!
• Vehicle buyers guide from Kelly Blue book. You can research new car pricing, reviews, used car values – http://www.kbb.com
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration web site features information on recalls, crash test results, air bag safety, child safety seats and more – http://www.nhtsa.org
• The complete source for automotive related information on the Internet – http://www.autopedia.com

Consumer Debt Resources

• Illinois Compiled Statutes – http://www.legis.state.il.us
• Supreme Court of Illinois – http://www.state.il.us/court/
• Information from the government on many consumer related issues – http://www.ftc.gov
• This resourceful site has a variety of useful links and information and explains the concept of “credit scoring” and how it works – http://www.aaacredit.com
• To get a copy of your credit report, visit the websites of the 3 credit reporting agencies or call their toll free numbers.
  
  TRANS UNION
  Website: www.transunion.com
  Phone- 1-800-888-4213 EXPERIAN
  Website: www.experian.com
  Phone- 1-888-397-3742 EQUIFAX
  Website: www.equifax.com
  Phone- 1-800-685-1111