If your vehicle is on its last legs and you are in the market for buying another car, I would recommend that you check out a website called Samarins.com. It is an illustrated guide for both car buyers and car owners, and it is jam packed full of practical tips for how to select your next car and then how to take care of it once you buy it.
For those looking to buy a used vehicle, check out the used car buying guide and study how to check the history on the used car you are interested in. Learn the simple tricks so you know what to look for when you look under the hood. These tips can save you from buying a lemon.
Check out the used car reviews section as well. It gives you a description of both the strengths and weaknesses of each vehicle, as well as overall information. Specific maintenance tips are provided as well as what to look for when you buy that particular car. Each review includes pertinent links to other resources as well that will make it much easier to do your research. You will want to visit those recommended sites as well to determine the crash test ratings, etc.