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We know from statistics that teenagers are involved in many more car accidents than more experienced drivers. Their inexperience can cause them to jerk the wheel too fast or make other decisions that lead to an accident, including a high frequency of roll over accidents. Teen drivers, as a result, need as many safety features as you can find in a car! If money is a concern and you are unable or unwilling to buy a new car for your teen, consider used Kia dealerships for a safe and reliable used Kia.
Here are some tips for picking a good car for your teen driver, in the 3 categories that matter most: reliability, safety, and cost.
Reliability
Typically, a used car of any make and model will be less reliable than a new car. If you are looking for a good used Kia for your son or daughter, you'll want to find one which has been maintained properly throughout it's lifetime. Reliability in a car means you'll spend less time worrying about whether or not your teenager will make it to their destination or if you'll have to get a tow truck to pick them up! A reliable car will also save you money in repairs over time, and give your teen a set of wheels to get them where they need to go for many years to come.
Safety
For teen drivers, it's a good idea to avoid SUVs or large trucks because they are more top heavy than other vehicles and tend to roll over more when involved in an accident. They also get lower fuel efficiency which means your teen will spend more of their money (or yours!) on gas.
Avoid sports cars and any car that is advertised for it's speed. Speed and teen drivers is a bad combination and results in more fatal accidents than any other cause of death in teenagers.
Choose a Kia or other car with safety features like curtain air bags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control and good crash-test results.
Cost
Once you've considered both safety and reliability concerns, then the cost of your teen's car will come into play. While a new car for a teenager would offer the highest in safety features, even if you have the budget for a new car, the frequency of fender benders and other car accidents by teen drivers will cause most parents to hesitate.
Used Kia cars are less expensive than the sticker price on a new car, just be sure to select one that has been maintained regularly so you don't end up spending more in repairs than you would on a new car.
