Books & Reports

Sudden Acceleration
You get in your car, turn on the engine put it into gear, and suddenly, without warning, the car takes off at full throttle and you crash. This book, “Sudden Acceleration,” tells you about this serious defect, how the auto companies covered up what they knew and how the government failed to find this defect in repeated investigations. (2003) $25.00

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The Car Book 2016
Foreword by Clarence Ditlow
2016 Car Book “Best Bets”
Which cars are the safest? It’s hard to tell from the government’s ratings
The updated and expanded guide to buying a new 2016 model — car, van, truck or SUV. The Car Book presents the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, fuel economy, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires, as well as a chart of state lemon laws. $29.00 (Canada & Overseas: $39.00)

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The Car Book 2015
Foreword by Clarence Ditlow
2015 Car Book “Best Bets”
Which cars are the safest? It’s hard to tell from the government’s ratings
The updated and expanded guide to buying a new 2015 model — car, van, truck or SUV. The Car Book presents the latest safety ratings, dealer prices, fuel economy, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, tires, as well as a chart of state lemon laws. $29.00 (Canada & Overseas: $39.00)

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The Lemon Book
by Ralph Nader and Clarence Ditlow. This A to Z handbook for auto owners and buyers tells you how to avoid getting ripped off when buying a car and gives advice on what to do if you wind up with a lemon in spite of all precautions. (1990) $20.

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Little Secrets of the Auto Industry
by Clarence Ditlow and Ray Gold. This book gives the inside story on “secret warranties” and tells consumers step by step how to protect themselves. Learn how the auto industry secures profits at your expense. (1994) $20.

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An introduction to CAS’ Safety Research Library

CAS’ Safety Research Library compiles in-depth reports on the following vehicle safety topics. Report indices are provided below in PDF format. If you do not have a PDF viewer, click here.

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