Your safety criteria, however, should not be limited to dual front airbags and a full complement of seatbelts. While those features serve to protect your teen in the event of a crash, other safety features, such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and anti-lock brakes, actually help correct driving mistakes. For inexperienced teen drivers, these features may help your teen avoid an accident altogether.
After you've decided which used car models interest you the most and have done some research, taking a test drive is one of the most important steps in the process of buying a used car. A test drive is more than just a free couple of minutes in the car of your choice. It’s the perfect time to decide whether or not the car is right for you. Here’s what to look for on a used car test drive — summed up in the following five factors.
For parents that are conducting a used cars search for appropriate vehicle options for their teen drivers, how can they help them stay as safe as possible? Here's a look at five in-car safety features to look for during their used cars search.
Evaluating the worth of a warranty on a used car can be difficult. In fact, in many states, dealers are not required to offer any type of warranty. So when they do add a warranty, it is mostly just a marketing ploy, offering little in the way of protection or value. This is why it is always advisable to carefully read the terms of the warranty before you finalize the purchase of the used car. If you feel that the car is not adequately protected, you can attempt to negotiate a warranty plan into the price, or you may want to pay for an extended warranty plan.
Should You Buy a Used Car Warranty? It’s the part of the purchase of a car that almost every consumer dreads. You've chosen the vehicle, done the test drive, agreed to a price and now it’s time to go into the Finance and Insurance (F&I) office to do the final paperwork—and be sold on a variety of additional products.
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