Auto Resources
Accident Reconstruction Network (ARC Network)
The Accident Reconstruction Network is an Internet resource portal for the industry of accident reconstruction and traffic accident investigation.
URL: http://www.accidentreconstruction.com/
Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety
The Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety is an alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.
URL: http://www.saferoads.org/
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute, formerly Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association - GAMA
The Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association merged in 2008 with the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute to become the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. To ease the transition to the new site, below are links to commonly accessed areas of GAMAnet.org that are still available through AHRI.
URL: http://www.ahrinet.org/
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA
The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) is a non - profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. Search for events, products and services and news room.
URL: http://www.aamva.org/
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials - AASHTO
The American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
URL: http://www.transportation.org/
American National Standards Institute - ANSI
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is a non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as well as list of services, standards information, events and membership.
URL: http://www.ansi.org/
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
Founded in 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
URL: http://www.asse.org/
American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
The American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
URL: http://www.astm.org/
Automobile Recall Database - Office of Defects Investigation
The Office of Defects Investigation from Safercar.gov allows database searches of automobile recalls by year, make and model. The result of a search is a complete report on the recall. It details the number of units affected, dates of manufacture and provides a descriptive summary of the reasons for the recall and any actions that should follow from it.
URL: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/recalls/
Auto Safety Magnets
The Auto Safety Magnets Resource page helps raise awareness for traffic safety.
URL: http://www.autosafetymagnets.com/resources.html
BBB-Better Business Bureau - Auto Insurance
The BBB section on Auto Insurance provides tips and information on auto insurance. Covers shopping for rates, how to file a claim and avoiding auto insurance fraud.
URL: http://www.bbb.org/us/article/403
Bureau of Transportation Statistics Airline Information
The Bureau of Transportation Airline Data and Statistics gives access to data collection, analysis, and reporting and ensures the most cost-effective use of transportation-monitoring resources. BTS also brings a greater degree of coordination, comparability, and quality standards to transportation data, and to fill important gaps.
URL: http://www.bts.gov/programs/airline_information/
Cars.com, formerly Auto.Com
Produced daily, Cars.com, an auto authority, is the internet's most visited site for news and reviews about the auto industry worldwide.
URL: http://www.cars.com/
Center for Auto Safety
The Center for Auto Safety offers experts by state or specialty, information on lemon laws, auto defects and more.
URL: http://www.autosafety.org/
Center for Transportation Analysis - CTA
The Center for Transportation Analysis (CTA) in the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) develops integrated inter-modal transportation solutions through innovative and cost-effective research and development.
URL: http://cta.ornl.gov/cta/
Centre for Automotive Safety Research CASR - formerly Road Accident Research Unit
The Centre for Automotic Safety Research (CASR) in Australia is an independent research unit with in Adelaide University. Conducts high quality research that leads to a reduction in the human and economic losses from road crashes.
URL: http://casr.adelaide.edu.au/
Crashtest.com
Crashtest.com draws together vehicle crash test data from several sources, it compiles assessments of new and used cars generated by federal and insurance sources.
URL: http://www.crashtest.com/
Crashworthiness
Crash-worthiness.com provides announcements regarding defects found in the products of major car manufacturers, browse by maker or defect.
URL: http://www.crash-worthiness.com/
Department of Transportation - DOT
Search the Department of Transportation (DOT) to find information about the departments organizations, their initiatives, reports and publications, also has related links and library resources.
URL: http://www.dot.gov/
Edmunds.com
Edmunds car buying guide lists new car prices, used car prices, car comparisons, car buying advice, car ratings, car values, auto leasing.
URL: http://www.edmunds.com/
Environmental Protection Agency - EPA
The EPA is responsible for protecting human health and to safeguard the natural environment. Browse site to find info on laws and regulations, educational resources, and programs.
URL: http://www.epa.gov/
Fatality Analysis Reporting System
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) offers a more intuitive and powerful approach for retrieving fatal crash info. Includes research data on all US public highway fatal car crashes, reports, queries and links.
URL: http://www-fars.nhtsa.dot.gov/
Federal Highway Administration - FHWA
The FHWA is a part of the Department of Transportation, their job is to enhance the country's economic vitality, quality of life and environment through proactive leadership, innovation, and service excellence.
URL: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
Head Protection Research Laboratory
The Head Protection Research Laboratory (HPRL) is a scientific laboratory located in the southwest part of Los Angeles with extensive equipment for the testing and evaluation of various forms of head protection equipment. Every week, HPRL tests, analyzes and evaluates dozens of motorcycle helmets, bicycle helmets, aviation helmets, industrial safety helmets and various related sports equipment. In addition, HPRL conducts specialized research on motorcycle accidents with major research projects in Europe and Asia. Comprehensive research files are maintained on thousands of motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents and the detailed autopsy procedures to determine head and neck injuries in fatal accidents.
URL: http://www.hprl.org/
How Stuff Works - Auto
Updated daily, How Stuff Works (auto)provides an exhaustive array of instructionals of how "stuff" actually works. With categories such as computers, electronics, and health, this site can be used by practically anyone searching for information on the basics of almost anything.
URL: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is the leader in finding what works and what doesn't to prevent crashes and reduce injuries related to car accidents. Survey crash test evaluations, vehicle ratings, and news releases are some of the things found on this site.
URL: http://www.iihs.org/
Lemon Law
California Lemon Law
Attorney at Law Howard Silver
http://www.california-lemonlaw.com/
This site features answers to frequently asked questions, links to online resources and other facts to help those whose vehicles may be covered under California's "Lemon Law."
http://www.lemoncarlawyer.com
California Lemon Law Firm - Serving all of California. Call (866) 536-6646.
http://www.lemonlaw.com
Pennsylvania & New Jersey Lemon Law Help from Kimmel & Silverman. Informaiton on lemon laws, warranties, car-buying, consumer rights, and more. Honored by the American Bar Association.
http://www.lemonlaw-california.com
California Lemon Law Specialist. (866) 786-7536.
Kahn and Associates Lemon Law
http://www.kahnandassociates.com/
A list of questions will help assess the need for legal action if a "lemon" car is suspected.
Lemon Attorneys
http://www.lemonattorneys.com/index.php
Lemonlawfacts
http://www.lemonlawfacts.com
Lemon Law Facts and Consumer Resources
http://www.mylemon.com
Free Lemon Law help for consumers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
http://www.normantaylor.com
Lemon Law assistance for consumers in California
North Carolina Lemon Law
http://www.north-carolina-lemon-law.com/
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - NHTSA
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) presents popular and technical information on auto safety, airbags, child safety seats, rollover resistance ratings and highway regulation.
URL: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/
NCADD - National Commission Against Drunk Driving
URL: http://www.ncadd.com
No longer online, NCADD had consisted of a broad-based coalition of public and private sector organizations and other concerned individuals who were working together to reduce impaired driving and its tragic consequences.
Safety Follow-Up Dummy
The Safety Follow-Up Dummy (SFD) is the link between the wrecked car and the occupants and manufactures car crash dummies for on-site investigation of automotive accidents.
URL: http://www.sfdab.com/
Safety Online
Safety Online presents accident information, products, news and resources for professionals in the occupational safety industry.
URL: http://www.safetyonline.com/
Society of Automotive Engineers
The Society of Automotive Engineers is the place to research technical standards and specifications. This site offers a wealth of information related to designing, building, maintaining and operating motor vehicles or craft for use on land, water or in the air. Complete libraries of standards and specifications, technical papers, books and professional periodicals available.
URL: http://www.sae.org/
Taylor Automotive Tech Line
Taylor Automotive Tech Line is an automotive technical repair hotline that provides "problem solving" to individual mechanics, independent repair facilities, dealerships, body shops, Do-It-Yourselfers, and anyone who is interested in technical information about a vehicle.
URL: http://www.4door.com/
Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is delivering on its commitment to leverage new technology to secure the nation’s airports and other modes of transportation.
URL: http://www.tsa.gov/
TranStats (U.S. Department of Transportation's [DOT] Intermodal Transportation Database)
Use TranStats to locate data and statistics regarding air, road, and rail transportation.
URL: http://www.transtats.bts.gov/
USADriveSafe,Inc.
The USADriveSafe Inc online is a supplier of transportation safety, training and compliance products.
URL: http://www.usadrivesafe.com/
