Vehicle Identification Number, a unique code used by the automobile industry to identify and track each vehicle manufactured

When a safety defect is discovered, the manufacturer is required to remedy the problem at no charge to the owner

Legally recording ownership of a vehicle with a government agency for tax and licensing purposes; the registration certificate is carried in the vehicle

The rule that requires all used car dealers to place a "Buyers Guide" in a conspicuous place in each used vehicle they offer for sale

Document that shows legal ownership of a vehicle

A window sticker, required by law to be placed on every new vehicle, includes information such as MSRP and fuel economy

Estimated market or trade-in worth of a used vehicle as published in a guide by businesses such as Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds or NADA

Promise by the vehicle manufacturer to repair or replace defective components for a specific period of time

Approximate price the dealership pays to the manufacturer for the vehicle

These state laws protect buyers when vehicles have serious defects

Service contract that provides for no cost or low cost vehicle repair, after the factory or dealer warranty expires

Cost of a vehicle with standard equipment; no options or upgrades

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the federal agency dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safet