Everything Kibbo has for buying a used car or disputing a dealer, garage, or accident — in one place

7 templates, 2 generators, 7 free checklists, 8 directory sections, and 20 guides — covering the US, UK, EU, and Australia, all indexed here.

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Tools by type

Every generator, template, and checklist Kibbo has built for buying, owning, and disputing a vehicle, grouped by what it actually does.

Answer a few questions, get a formal letter instantly. Gumroad checkout is still being finalised for both — the on-site tools are live now, the buy button will go live once that's connected.

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Vehicle Purchase & Warranty Complaint Generator

A formal complaint letter for a vehicle listing mismatch, a defect discovered after purchase, a warranty claim, or an escalation of an unresolved complaint.

Generator · Free

Vehicle Repair Dispute Generator

A formal complaint letter to a repair shop or mechanic — an unfixed problem, incomplete work, unauthorized charges, new damage, or an overcharge.

Paid, downloadable — inspecting a used car before you buy, tracking ownership costs and history, and building the evidence for a dealer dispute, a repair, or an accident. Gumroad checkout is still being finalised for these seven — same as the generators above.

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Used Car Purchase Inspection Pack

A complete pre-purchase evaluation: seller and vehicle details, documentation check, physical inspection by area, defects found, photo evidence, and a final buy/negotiate/walk-away decision. PDF + Word.

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Vehicle History & Maintenance Record

An ongoing record of a vehicle's ownership history, mileage log, and every service or repair, built to support resale value with organized proof of care. Excel.

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Used Car Seller & Listing Evidence Pack

Preserves the original listing, seller claims, photos, and messages, so you can prove exactly what was promised if the vehicle doesn't match. PDF + Word.

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Vehicle Purchase Cost & Ownership Workbook

Calculates the real cost of buying and owning a vehicle — purchase costs plus ongoing insurance, fuel, maintenance and repairs — with an automatically calculated total cost of ownership. Excel.

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Car Dealer Dispute & Evidence Pack

A complete file for a dispute with a dealership: contract, defect, warranty coverage, repair attempts, costs, communications, and requested resolution. PDF + Word.

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Vehicle Repair & Service Evidence Pack

A complete record of a repair from initial problem through diagnosis, authorization, parts and labor, to the final outcome. PDF + Word.

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Vehicle Accident & Damage Documentation Pack

Everything to record after an accident: vehicles and parties involved, scene evidence, witnesses, insurance details, and repair costs. PDF + Word.

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Used Car Buying "Anti-Scam" Inspection Checklist

The mechanical checks and financial safety steps that separate a good deal from a clocked, cloned, or stolen car. PDF.

Free, interactive — inspect a used car before you buy, verify its history, spot a seller's red flags, and build the evidence for a dealer dispute, a repair, a warranty claim, or an accident.

Directory, grouped

A quick preview of what's in each section of the full Cars & Vehicles directory — expand a section or click through to see every entry.

Vehicle & Driver Authorities 4 resources

Register a vehicle or hold a driver's licence — the base-level authority in each region, referenced again later in the directory for title transfer, import, and roadworthiness.

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Vehicle Consumer Protection 4 resources

General consumer protection guidance specifically for vehicle purchases.

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Vehicle History & VIN Checks 5 resources

Official, typically free or low-cost government-backed checks for finance, theft, and salvage status — not a full history report substitute.

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Recalls & Vehicle Safety 5 resources

Check whether a specific vehicle has an open safety recall.

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Dealers, Garages & Repair Disputes 4 resources

Escalate a dispute with a dealership or repair shop once direct contact hasn't resolved it.

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Insurance & Accident Claims 6 resources

Escalate a motor insurance dispute, or claim when the at-fault driver is uninsured or untraced.

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Financing, Loans & Vehicle Ownership 5 resources

Vehicle finance guidance, and checking for outstanding finance before you buy.

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Vehicle Legal & Administrative Resources 7 resources

Roadworthiness, emissions, and traffic/parking penalty disputes.

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Guides, by region

20 in-depth guides — kept separate by jurisdiction, never merged, since vehicle consumer rights, registration, and recall systems differ sharply by region.

The Used Car Price Trap: How Dealers Make a "Cheap" Car Expensive

How dealer fees and add-ons inflate a used car deal, and what's still illegal even after the CARS Rule was struck down.

Buying a Used Car With a Clean Title: What That Actually Tells You

What NMVTIS, VIN checks, recalls, mileage, and maintenance records actually reveal that a title alone won't.

The Dealer Says "As Is": What Used-Car Buyers in the US Need to Check

What an "As Is" sale actually means under the FTC's Used Car Rule, and why some states don't allow it at all.

Your Used Car Has Problems After You Buy It: What Should You Do First?

A step-by-step procedure: documentation, warranty check, independent diagnosis, and how to approach the dealer.

How to Spot a Stolen, Flood-Damaged or Odometer-Tampered Car Before You Buy

Real warning signs, and the free checks that catch what a visual inspection alone can miss.

Buying a Used Car From a Dealer in the UK: What Should You Check Before Paying?

The full checklist before you hand over money for a used car in the UK.

The Used Car Has a Problem After Purchase: What Are Your Rights in the UK?

How the Consumer Rights Act 2015 applies differently depending on dealer vs. private seller.

MOT History Isn't a Full Vehicle History: What It Can and Can't Tell You

What the free MOT history check actually covers, and what you still need to check separately.

Buying a Car Privately in the UK: The Risks Dealers Don't Have

Outstanding finance, stolen vehicles, and a seller who may not be who they claim.

Your Car Needs an Expensive Repair: How to Build a Strong Complaint Against a Garage

Exactly what to capture from diagnosis through to the finished repair.

Buying a Used Car in the EU: Which Documents Should You Check Before Paying?

The documents to verify before buying a used car in the EU.

Buying a Used Car From Another EU Country: The Documents You Need to Verify

Seller verification, import paperwork, VAT questions, transport and registration steps.

A Used Car Doesn't Match the Advertisement: What Evidence Should You Keep?

How the strength of your claim under EU conformity rules depends on what you can prove was promised.

Buying a Used Car With Outstanding Finance: Why You Need to Check Before Paying

Why title and history checks matter even when you bought in good faith.

Buying a Used Car From a Dealer vs a Private Seller in Europe

How dealer and private purchases compare across the EU.

Buying a Used Car in Australia: What Should You Check Before You Hand Over the Money?

VIN, PPSR, registration, roadworthiness, odometer, service history, finance and accident history.

The PPSR Check: Why Australian Used-Car Buyers Shouldn't Skip It

Skipping it can mean buying a car that's stolen, written off, or still owed on by someone else.

Your Used Car Has a Major Fault: What Should You Document Before Complaining?

Why a consumer guarantee claim is only as strong as the timeline and evidence behind it.

Dealer vs Private Seller in Australia: Why the Difference Matters

How consumer guarantees change depending on who sold you the car.

Buying a Used Car Across Australian States: Registration, Inspections and Hidden Costs

What to budget for once transfer fees, inspections, transport and insurance are added.

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