| With the economy in flux, it doesn't matter how well or | | | | systems like OnStar, while others will also look for dual |
| how badly you are doing financially: your car isn't going | | | | dash and side airbags, powerful fog lights, and a good |
| to wait until a good time to break down. When the | | | | spare tire. As you shop, check with the seller to see |
| time is necessarily to look into the purchase, it seems | | | | what warranties on safety features are still in effect, |
| car owners are never prepared. You buy a car, and | | | | or if a new one can be purchased at the time of sale. |
| expect it to last beyond its years. Should the inevitable | | | | If the car of your choice is an older model that |
| happen, you want to be sure you pick the right model | | | | preceded current features, you may want to know if |
| for your family, and that means getting a car or van or | | | | you can add upgrades to the car to make it safer for |
| SUV with the right safety features. | | | | your family. Know exactly what can be done to the |
| Depending on how you purchase your next | | | | model and how much extra you can expect to pay. |
| pre-owned car - through the original owner, through a | | | | The investment you make now will be worth the |
| chain broker like CarMax, or through an independently | | | | protection of your passengers. |
| owned used car lot - you should study what is for sale | | | | To learn more about car safety and how to shop for |
| and what safety features are available. Families of | | | | the most secure car to suit your work and life, consult |
| small children will especially be interested in space for | | | | Safercar.gov, where free brochures are available to |
| holding car seats and automated GPS and contact | | | | answer your concerns. |