New to cars - see here

In conjunction with the 'new to modifying' thread, I thought that it might be useful to have a new to cars thread.

How cars work

• http://auto.howstuffworks.com/under-...od-channel.htm
• http://www.meineke.com/stuff_about_cars/how_work.asp
• http://www.innerauto.com/
• http://www.autoeducation.com/autoshop101/intro.htm

OzHonda also has a small knowledge base here:

• http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=37

Search
Just in case you didnt notice the search button at the top of the page here is a direct link:

• http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/search.php?

Buying cars
Looking for a new car? Here are a few good links. If there are any state specific links that I am not aware of, can you please PM me:

• A relatively well summed up list of things to look out for in this thread;
• http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthr...t=buying+guide
  
  Other areas you can look for further information;
• http://www.drive.com.au
• http://carsales.com.au/
• http://carpoint.ninemsn.com.au/
• http://www.tradingpost.com.au/
• http://firesport.ipspace.com/index.php

Car research
Now if you are researching cars (both what features are available on a particular model and/or a rough guide to retail price), here are another couple of good links:

• http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/home.php
• http://carsales.com.au/pls/carsales/....research_cars

State road authorities
All state authorities have there own websites. Most contain information on legalities of modifying cars. Sometimes it is better to look at these links first before asking questions of "is this modification legal". Remember, where in doubt speak with a legal representative.

ACT:
NSW: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/
NT:
Queensland: http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/
SA: http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/index.asp
Tasmania:
Victoria: http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrne/...Home+Page?open
WA:

This thread has been created with the assistance of the following members:

• Jackosimm
• EuroAccord13

Thankyou.


If you have any good links/ideas/suggestions that you would like to add to this thread, please PM one of the noob forum mods to discuss it - plus we will add your name (and PQ points) to the above list ;).