Sources & reading room
Explore the primary sources referenced throughout this publication. These links are educational resources, not endorsements of this website.
- CFPB: Researching a trade-in or private-sale alternative
- CFPB: Complete auto-loan comparisons
- CFPB: Truth-in-Lending auto loan disclosures
- FTC: Evaluating a used replacement vehicle
- CFPB: Trading a car with an outstanding loan
- FTC: Financing or leasing a car
- CFPB: Optional extended-warranty products
- FTC: Auto warranties and service contracts
- FTC: Negative equity and paying off the previous vehicle
- NAIC: Auto insurance and rental considerations
- EPA: Driving and fuel-saving choices
- DOE: Vehicle cost calculator methodology
- EPA: Plug-in electric vehicle charging details
- DOE: Electric vehicles for consumers
- FTC: Auto-loan refinancing scams
- CFPB: Negotiable auto-loan terms, including prepayment
- CFPB: Auto-loan key terms
- FTC: Renting a car