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Home > Blog > Should I Buy a New Car or an Older Car?
FRIDAY, APRIL 30, 2021

Should I Buy a New Car or an Older Car?

There are many considerations to make when looking for a car for you or a family member to drive. One of the most important is the age of the vehicle. Buying an older vehicle can often save you money, but they are often less safe than newer cars that have been fitted with the newest technology to keep you and your passengers safe. back of silver car driving down the road next to trees

New Cars Are Safer Than Old Cars  
To put it plainly, new cars are much safer than old cars. Car manufacturers are equipping new cars with new safety features all the time. These may include lane assist and automatic braking. Many manufacturers are including multiple airbags to increase the safety of both drivers and passengers alike.  

Car manufacturers often go above and beyond when they include safety features in vehicles. Even in many base models, car manufacturers are rolling out new safety features.  

Fatalities Have Decreased  

Hidden in the statistics about fatalities, you'll find certain proof that new cars are safer. In the mid-70s, the number of fatal accidents exceeded 40,000 accidents each year.  

As safety features have evolved, the number of driving fatalities is just over 33,000 each year. Although that’s still too many deaths, that’s a remarkable decrease. This statistic is a vital piece of information that new cars with safety features save lives.  

Downsides to New Cars 
Though fatalities have decreased, new cars do have their safety risks. New cars have a tendency to crumble more so than older cars in an accident.  

However, the fact that new cars sustain significant damage is deliberate. Car manufacturers design cars this way to protect drivers and passenger. By design, new cars fold in around the driver to protect them in an accident. In designing cars this way, the damages may total the car, but this design saves lives.  

With that in mind, if safety is a concern to you while you are looking for a car, you should buy a new car instead of an older model vehicle. Newer cars have more safety features, and they have designs to protect you on the road. This also means they’re usually more expensive. 

Additionally, when it comes to car insurance, it’s likely that your insurance provider will reduce the cost of your auto insurance if you have additional safety features.  

Shop around to compare vehicles and ask for assistance as you search for the vehicle that is best for you. 

Posted 10:23 AM

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