However, they also cost more. If you can afford it, consider buying your child a model with a great reputation. It may save her from being stranded by the side of the road someday, and the added sense of security will benefit the whole family. No problem, as there are a lot of great values in that segment. Here are the factors to consider when buying a used car.
Tires are a critical component on any vehicle.
They're the only place at which your car has direct contact with the road. Therefore, their condition is critical to your vehicle's stopping and handling ability. So examine them closely. If so, use this as a bargaining chip with the seller, either getting them to lower the price enough to pay for a new set of tires, or, in the case of a car dealership, insisting that they mount new rubber before you'll purchase the car. Without a doubt, your teen will be more interested in how quickly his car accelerates versus how fast it stops.