The 16-page guide, "How to Buy a Car," offers substantial information aboutbuying a new car; how to purchase a used car; and how to buy a car throughthe Auto Club's Car Buying Service at a great haggle-free price. The guidealso reviews leasing versus buying for car-shoppers and offers tips to helpmotorists with their car leasing and car purchasing decisions, according tothe Auto Club's Car Buying Service Manager Dave Cavano.

The guide, which is slim enough to fit into a jacket pocket, also providesseveral pages on how to prepare your current vehicle for sale accompaniedby an easy check list to simplify the process, said Cavano.

"This is the time of year that many consumers look at new car models withthe idea of buying a new car in the near future. The L.A. Auto Show is aprime event for them to see hundreds of car models, and the Auto Club wantsto help prepare them to purchase a car wisely," added Cavano.

The Auto Club also will host a booth at the L.A. Auto Show where membersand the general public can meet race car drivers John Force, Robert Hightand Eric Medlin who will sign autographs for them from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.on Dec. 9. Booth visitors also can obtain a free insurance quote, obtaindiscounted Auto Club memberships, obtain a replacement spare key for theircurrent vehicle, and take a spin around a race track in a racing simulator.In addition, several race cars, including the AAA NASCAR Cup Show Car andHight's racer, will be on display.

At the booth, the public also can check out the CHP's fatal vision goggles,whose lenses simulate impaired driving vision and mental orientation.

The L.A. Auto Show runs from Friday, Dec. 1 to Sunday, Dec. 10 at the LosAngeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St. Admission is $10 foradults; and $7 for seniors age 65 and older. Children 12 and under arefree when accompanied by an adult.