Motor Views » Manufacturers http://www.motorviews.net Our Views on the Auto, Truck & Motorcycle Industry Fri, 20 May 2011 23:03:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Best Cars for Teenagers http://www.motorviews.net/manufacturers/best-cars-for-teenagers/ http://www.motorviews.net/manufacturers/best-cars-for-teenagers/#comments Sun, 26 Jul 2009 18:26:53 +0000 MViews http://www.motorviews.net/?p=73 car keysWhen helping your teenager choose their first car, there are a few things you will want to keep in mind.  Obviously you will want to make sure your kid is as safe as possible, not to mention that they have a reliable car.  Here are a few tips to help you make a sound decision.

  • Get a car that is known for reliability.  For example, Toyota and Honda are well known for being reliable and long lasting.  Furthermore, it is pretty easy to find Honda Civic or Toyota Tundra parts, so even if anything does go wrong it shouldn’t be extraordinarily difficult or expensive to fix.
  • Get a car that is known for being safe.  Your kid’s safety is of course one of your biggest concerns, so you will probably be interested in checking out safety ratings for cars before selecting one for your teen.  Of course teens are by nature kind of reckless, so I don’t recommend getting your kid a brand-new car or anything.  Find an oldie but goodie that does well in a crash!
  • Get a car that is  practical.  Many teens want sports cars or trucks, but in reality something that seats more people (and doesn’t tempt them to go as fast) is a more practical choice.  A sedan or an SUV should fit that bill.

A teen’s first car is a big decision, particularly because they could have that car for years before they buy a new one.  Be sure you

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