Consumer Reports (Ebsco) 

MasterFILE™ Premier This database offers PDF articles of Consumer Reports in addition to consumer oriented evaluation articles in all product categories.  Among the magazines indexed with full text are Popular Mechanics, Popular Science, Motor Age, Money, PC World, Industry Week, etc.

Consumer Information Websites

Consumer Products Safety Commission - Recalls and product safety standards

Washington State Attorney General: A key priority for the Attorney General's Office is to safeguard consumers from fraud and unfair business.

Better Business Bureau: A reliable evaluator and objective expert on the topic of trust in the marketplace.

For researching and buying new or used vehicles:
Autotropolis
Consumer Guide Automotive