Sources and original illustrations
Primary references and the limits of this educational collection.
Primary references
- NHTSA — TireWise — Tire specifications, aging, identification and professional inspection context.
- NHTSA — summer driving preparation — Vehicle placard pressure differs from the tire-sidewall maximum; check the actual vehicle instructions.
- Tesla Model S manual — temporary tire kit — A specific example of temporary kit limitations and sealant expiry, not universal repair instructions.
- Ford Protect — key-services contract example — Illustrates that a particular key-services benefit distinguishes parts, programming, labor and selected coverage; no universal coverage claim.
- FTC — auto warranties and service contracts — Warranty and separately purchased service-contract distinctions, coverage periods, administrators and maintenance records.
- FTC — buying a used car from a dealer — Buyers Guide warranty disclosure and written promises; a certification label does not replace the actual terms.
- NAIC — consumer auto-insurance questions — Policy-specific rental reimbursement and own-policy claim limitations.
- NAIC — automobile insurance shopping tool — Comparable quote fields for deductibles, coverage and premium periods.
- NAIC — automobile coverage guide — GAP and other optional coverages depend on actual policy terms.
- US Department of Energy AFDC — EV maintenance — All-electric maintenance differs from hybrids; battery warranty and service requirements remain vehicle-specific.
- Apple Support — connecting devices to a car — CarPlay requires compatible vehicle and iPhone arrangements; wired and wireless support differ.
- Ford — connected services — VIN-specific services, prices, trial timing and renewal arrangements vary.
- Ford UAE — software-update FAQ — Regional manufacturer example of updates requiring vehicle downtime; exact local vehicle instructions govern.
- FTC — remove personal data before selling a car — Stored personal data, remote account links and subscriptions can require separate handoff steps.
- Ford Caribbean — owner-manual directory — Illustrates model and model-year manual selection; use the correct market documentation for the actual vehicle.
Original visual material
The diagrams in this edition are original SVG illustrations explaining the sequence or decisions in each guide. They do not show a laboratory experiment, a personal trip or a tested product result. No photographs from the linked sources are reproduced.
Check the source in context
References were consulted during preparation of this edition. A source may cover a broader or narrower question than a particular guide; the support notes above explain why it is listed. Read the original for methodology, exceptions and updates.