I’ve been a fan of Snopes.com since I had my first dial-up connection. Barbara & David Mikkelson have been chugging away at providing fact vs. fiction since (at least) ‘95. They are the authority of online urban legends - they even include automotive and used car related urban legends.

Here’s a complete list of automotive urban legend sections - enjoy!

Auto-Erotica 
Cars and love affairs.

Better Business 
Buying and selling the automotive fantasy.

Coupe de Grace 
How to get revenge, in a few easy lessons.

Cursed Cars 
You might give up your car, but not necessarily the ghost.

Dream Machines
Luxurious and powerful autos as objects of desire.

Grand Theft Auto 
Clever (and some not-so-clever) crooks target cars.

Highway Hazards 
Keep your eyes on the road and your hands upon the wheel.

Insurance Inanity 
Insurance: Pay it now, or pay later.

I Fought the Law 
Don’t fight the law, ‘cuz the law wins.

Motoring Mishaps 
Motorists make mechanized mayhem.

Passenger Pigeons 
Sometimes hitchhikers want more than a ride.

Pink Slips 
Clueless and confused car owners.

Techno File 
Tales of drivers who find automotive technology confusing.

Traffic Accidents 
What happens when you don’t keep your eyes on the road.

Here’s a very cool idea that the automotive manufacturers should consider as a low cost solution for their micro-car segment. Very economical and super-fun. How can I get a Carver?

The Smart Fortwo car is the tiniest car available for sale in the US.  The Smart car is just under 1800 lbs. and significantly smaller than a Mini Cooper - by nearly 700 pounds. This even created a new vehicle classification: Microcar.

Many people believe this is simply a rolling coffin. However, the Smart car received the highest ratings possible for side and front impact protection from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests.

Used Ford Mustang lovers will go to great lengths to show their love and appreciation for this classic car. Here’s a cool interview, from Streetfire.net, with the owner of Frankenstein’s Mustang from “Death Race.”

• 6″ Bulletproof armor “Tombstone” protector
• Napalm ejector
• NOS Tanks
• Ejector seats
• Dual, hood mounted 3000-round per-minute machine guns
• Oil slick dispenser
• Smoke screen dispenser

Ford’s engineering team is rolling out some incredible technology goodies. What an incredible solution for the parallel parking impaired.

Here’s to another safe and enjoyable holiday season.

Thanks to all of our loyal readers and Facebook fans who have made Why Buy Used Cars one of the best used car blogs…

‘08 was more than interesting as the first half of the year began with a frantic pace of new and used cars sales, then we saw frighteningly high gas prices and ended with a bizarre bank melt-down which led into the equally buzz-worthy bailout scenario for US automakers.

‘09 will surely begin with excitement as the bailout fervor continues, President Obama takes office and the car industry undoubtedly makes some much anticipated - and needed - changes.

Best wishes this holiday season and a Happy New Year as well!