CARS is a national, award winning, non-profit
auto safety and consumer advocacy organization
working to save lives, prevent injuries, and protect
consumers from auto-related fraud and abuse.

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"CARS is one of the most consistently  strong consumer groups... Consumers can thank CARS for today's lemon laws, air bags and generally safer cars."


– Clarence Ditlow, Executive Director
Center for Auto Safety,
Washington, DC

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News reports about Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
and Car Buyers Bill of Rights

Buyer Beware: Auto dealers' secret costs consumers billions in hidden costs.
Money-saving tips can save you thousands.
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Dealers Scam Our Troops

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New Tips for Lemon Owners
Lemon Owners Prevail
CARS in the News

Design &
Maintenance

 

CARS Honored with National Awards

Buyer Beware: Tidal Wave of Flood Cars

U.S. Senate hearing testimony regarding flood car hazards and salvage fraud
WARNING! Are you driving a rebuilt wreck or flood car?
Hurricane-damaged cars appearing on lots

CARS Privacy Policy

Hot issues for California voters

CA Car Buyers Bill of Rights Bittersweet Deal

CA Car Buyers Bill of Rights Press release Nov. 28, 2007

New! Car Buyers Bill of Rights for CA
Nuevos! La Declaracion de Derechos del Comprador de un Auto en California

How to buy a car and avoid
common auto dealer scams

CARS Activities 2008
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