Book Description
"Since its first auto test 50 years ago, Consumer Reports has become the No. 1 source that car buyers turn to when buying a new or used vehicle" -USA Today, 9/16/03

Consumer Reports is the definitive authority on unbiased automotive ratings. As stated in USA Today, "more than 40% of car shoppers use Consumer Reports for information, and in some segments....nearly 60% of buyers use the magazine....That makes Consumer Reports the biggest single source of information car buyers use."

This latest edition of the New Car Buying Guide offers information on more than 210 new car models available in the 2004 car year. These models not only include the traditional types from sedans to sport-utility vehicles, but also the growing number of "crossover vehicles."

Other features include:
* Unbiased ratings, reliability scores, and safety assessments on 85 models
* Test reports and comprehensive reviews of more than 200 vehicles
* The top picks for 2004 from the Consumer Reports auto experts
* Step-by-step strategies for buying or leasing a new car, and tips for shopping for auto insurance

With the largest and most sophisticated auto-test facility in the world, Consumer Reports provides the expertise that readers have come to rely on.


About the Author
The Editors of Consumer Reports, located in Yonkers, NY, regularly report on cars throughout the year in the monthly magazine, on the website, consumerreports.org, and in books and special interest magazines.

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