All young teens have a dream car in mind. For most it is not always a practical first car that they are thinking of, because many kids want the sports cars or those that look great. This puts parents in a tough spot. They want their kids to have a car that is nice, but they also want on that will not send their insurance skyrocketing. They want something dependable, but not overly fast or expensive. Do you know the features that make a first car great? Here are a few things for you to consider when trying to figure out, “What makes a good first car”.
Stay Safe
Being a new driver does not always mean they are great drivers. There are a lot of new drivers each year that end up crashing their new car. Often it happens because they are distracted. They may have friends riding along or have the radio up loud, and make a simple mistake. That is why parents may set ground rules about how many friends can be in the car and other things. They may also encourage their child to avoid texting or talking on the phone while they are learning to drive. All of these are great things, but you should also put your child into a car that is designed to be safe.
Look for vehicles that have side impact airbags as well as a good overall safety rating. There are several nice looking cars that have safety …show more content…
Therefore, you should check around on the web to find out which cars are the most dependable option. Volkswagens, Volvos, and Nissans are all dependable. Most owners say that they can live forever. However, no matter how much you spend on a vehicle, there is always potential for it to have breakdowns. The tradeoff on the most dependable cars on the market is that when something does break on them, it is a lot more expensive to repair. As a parent, you must decide how dependable you want and how much you may be willing to spend on repairs if it does break