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You don't have that depreciation that you get from buying a new car. Consumer Reports Director of Auto Testing, David Champion, says a good used vehicle still has plenty of miles left in it. ABS brakes are becoming more widely available in cars today and air bags are standard on most. But to make sure they work, turn the ignition on and make sure the ABS light and the air bag light are on. Once you start the car and drive away, both of the lights should turn off.