Cars, Trucks, RVs and Motorcycles
Databases
Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports provides buying advice, product ratings, product reviews, recommendations, money-saving advice and tips, and videos. Categories of products include cars, home & garden, appliances, electronics, babies, and more.
Gale General OneFile
A one-stop source for news and periodical articles on a wide range of automobile and truck topics from magazines such as Automotive News, Fleet Maintenance, Fleet Owner, Petersen's 4 Wheel & Off Road and Road & Track. Millions of full-text articles, many with images. Updated daily. Virtual Tour
Reference Solutions Business (formerly Reference USA): Business
Includes 24 million nationwide business listings searchable by name, location, line of business, size and other details.
Websites
AutoTrader.com
Find new and used car prices for online and local car dealers, trade-in values, plus reviews for new makes and models.
Kelley Blue Book
Provides pricing information on new and used vehicles based on features, condition, and mileage. Select the “Research Tools” tab and scroll down to “Payment Calculator” to find out how much a car will cost per month. Do not press the “Apply Online" button unless you wish to apply for a loan.
Lease or Purchase
Smart About Money, presented by the National Endowment for Financial Education, provides this calculator to compare the final cost to purchase or lease an automobile.
National Automobile Dealers Association
Get price information for new and used cars, boats, motorcycles, RVs and mobile homes based on features, condition, and mileage.
The National Highway Safety Administration
Find vehicle safety ratings, recalls and tips on safe driving.
National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)
An electronic system that provides consumers with valuable information about a vehicle's condition and history. Prior to purchasing a vehicle, NMVTIS allows consumers to find information on the vehicle's title, most recent odometer reading, brand history, and, in some cases, historical theft data. Reports are provided by various agencies at a fraction of the cost charged by larger commercial entities such as Carfax.
New York State Drivers License and Vehicle Registration
Information and online forms to get your vehicle registered or transfer ownership.
New York State Department of Finance Automobile Insurance Information for Consumers
Find auto insurance coverage requirements, contact information for insurance companies and reports on complaints made against automobile insurance companies.
U.S. Department of Energy Fuel Economy site
Find MPG ratings for automobiles. The tab for “Save Money & Fuel” provides a link for local gas prices. The Trip Calculator will help you can figure out the cost for your next road trip and suggest a route.
Community and Local Links
Buffalo Niagara Campgrounds & RV Parks
Pitch a tent, rent a cabin or park an RV.
The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum
Antique autos, bikes & motorcycles highlight the history of transportation in western New York.
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA)
Serving Buffalo Niagara through cost-effective, quality transportation services everyday.
Olcott Beach Car Show
Located in a shaded park on the shores of Lake Ontario, the Olcott Beach Car Show has grown into one of the largest outdoor car events in Western New York.
Buffalo Motorama
Taking place in the Buffalo Convention Center, Buffalo Motorama is the largest gathering of unique, custom, and one-off cars and hot rods in Western New York
Library Materials
Click on the following topics for a quick search in the Library's Catalog.
Alternative fuel vehicles
Automobile insurance
Automobile purchasing
Automobile repair
Motorcycle customizing
Motorcycle repair
Pickup trucks
Recreational vehicles
Sport utility vehicles
Truck repair