Consumer Databases

Buying a car? Want to check out a business before buying? Access databases to help you make smart and well-researched choices.

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*Database access is funded by OPLIN’s Ohio Web Library for all Ohio residents, while some resources are provided by Avon Lake Public Library for our cardholders and visitors. All of these resources will work on computers inside our Library, but you will need a library card to access them from home or elsewhere.

Annual Credit Report

Official site of the three (3) national credit agencies.

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Chilton Library*

Provides access to repair, maintenance, and service information on the most popular cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

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Cleveland Better Business Bureau

Find businesses, brands, and charities you can trust.

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Consumer Reports*

Consumer Reports accepts no outside advertising and no free test samples, and employs shoppers and experts to buy and test the products reviewed.

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Edmunds Car

Shop for the perfect new or used car online, compare prices and incentives, research with car reviews and news, and explore rankings and buying guides.

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Federal Trade Commission: Consumer Information on Identity Theft

The federal government’s one-stop resource to help you report and recover from identity theft.

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Fuel Economy

Explore the details of vehicle fuel economy, from current emissions regulations and automotive trends to the information on your new car's window sticker.

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GasBuddy

A travel and navigation app and website used by more North American drivers to save money on gas than any other.

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Kelley Blue Book

Shows you what you should pay for a new or used car based on what others have paid in your area.

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National Do Not Call Registry

Register your phone number to report stop or block unwanted, annoying, telemarketing, spam calls, robocalls to the FTC.

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