Consumer Information

Automobiles | Consumer Concerns & Complaints | Coupons | Credit Reporting | No Call Lists

Automobiles

Database

Chilton Library - Automobile diagnostics, wiring instructions & step-by-step repair procedures, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) maintenance schedules, recalls and Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for automobiles and light trucks. Library & Home Use

Websites

Autotropolis - A resource of information about buying used or new cars. 

FuelEconomy.gov - Gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, for new and used cars and trucks.

Kelly Blue Book - New car prices and used car values.

Missouri Commercial Driver License Manual - Guide to get a commercial driver licence in Missouri.

Missouri Driver Guide - Learn the rules of the road and how to get a driver licence in Missouri.

Motor Vehicle Recalls National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Find motor vehicle recalls, child safety seat recalls, tire recalls, and more. 

NADA Guides - New prices and used values for cars, motorcycles, boats, and recreation vehicles.

Consumer Concerns & Complaints

Websites

Cell Phones - FCC Consumer Information - Information about cell phones from the Federal Communications Commission.

Consumer.gov - Resource for consumer information from the federal government. 

Consumer Price Index - Monthly data on changes in the prices paid by urban consumers for a representative basket of goods and services.

ConsumerSearch.com - Search for product reviews on the Internet.

Consumer World - Search for product reviews, compare prices, and find useful consumer information.

Federal Trade Commission Consumer Protection - Practical information on a variety of consumer topics, such as automobiles, computers, the Internet, credit, loans, health, education, identity theft, privacy, and more.

Identity Theft - Federal Trade Commission - Provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft.

Missouri Attorney General's Office - File a consumer complaint, check a charity, report fraud and more.

Recalls.gov - Find recalls for consumer products, motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics, and environmental products.

Coupons

Websites

CoolSavings - Find printable coupons, online coupons and more.

CouponCabin - Find coupons by store or category.

Current Codes - Find coupon codes, promotional codes, and discounts for online stores.

Deal Locker - Find free coupons, printable coupons, and coupon codes.

Credit Reporting

Website

Free Credit Reports - How to receive a free copy of your credit report.

No Call Lists

Websites

Catalog Choice - Free service that allows you to decide what catalogs you get in your mailbox to reduce the number of repeat and unwanted catalog mailings.

Mail Preference Service - Provides help in getting off mailing lists.

Missouri No Call List - Reduce unwanted telemarketing calls made to your home by signing up for Missouri's No Call List.

National Do Not Call Registry - The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. You can register your home or mobile phone for free.