Consumer Information

MasterFILE Complete: Contains full text for 2,053 magazines covering general reference, business, health, education, general science, multicultural issues and much more. Consumer Reports may be accessed from MasterFile Complete.

Web Resources

The links below are being provided as a convenience; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Scott County Library of any of the products, services, or opinions represented. Scott County Library is not responsible for the content or accuracy of external sites or for that of subsequent links.

Better Business Bureau of MN and ND: Research accredited businesses, file a complaint, or read and submit customer reviews for businesses in Minnesota and North Dakota.

Car Price Guide: Find current prices for new and used cars, as well as other vehicles on the JD Power - National Automobile Dealers Association website.

Charity Navigator: Evaluates American charities and non-profits and rates them on their financial health and their accountability and transparency.

Consumer Reports How to Buy a New Car: Find information on new cars including best and worst new cars, reliability, haggling with the dealer, and leasing.

Consumer Reports Used Car Buying Guide: Find information and advice on purchasing a used car, including pricing, 30 best cars under $30,000, and how to avoid buying a lemon.

Crash Test & Highway Safety Ratings: Based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Do Not Call Registry: Managed by the Federal Trade Commission, once you register your phone(s) for free, you will not receive sales calls.

Driver's Permit Practice Tests for Minnesota: Free Minnesota driver's license and permit practice tests for cars, motorcycles and commercial driver's license (CDL), including the study manuals.

Home Buying & Housing Help: Get information and services to help with finding and keeping a home.

Minnesota Lawyer Referral: Find the right attorney for your legal matter through this site managed by the Hennepin and Ramsey Bar Associations.

Recalls.gov: A compilation of product recalls from several government agencies, covering motor vehicles, boats, food, medicine, cosmetics, and consumer and environmental products.

ZIP Code Look-Up: Find U.S. postal codes by address or by city and state.