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5 Safety Features to Look for in a New Car

5 Safety Features to Look for in a New Car 5 Safety Features to Look for in a New Car

Sep 19, 2014

Personal Insurance

Calimesa Tips for Buying a Safe CarIf you are one of the many individuals in the market for a new car as end of the year sales fast approach, there are a variety of considerations on your plate. While color, size, and manufacturer may be at the top of your list during the car buying process, you must also think about safety. Insurance companies will reward you for choosing a safer car with hefty auto insurance discounts. Gathered are 5 safety features that you must consider when it comes to your new car purchase:
  1. There are a variety of online crash test tools that can help you determine the €œcrashworthiness€ of your vehicle. This will determine its vulnerability in a crash and the likelihood of serious injury occurring from an accident.
  2. You will want to research the particular structural design of the vehicle you are interested in. You will want a car that has a strong safety cage, preventing serious injuries during a crash.
  3. Despite popular belief, the larger and heavier your car is, the safer you are. Many speed enthusiasts will assume that they will better be able to maneuver away from danger if they are in a small, fast vehicle.
  4. Whether you are looking to invest in an old or new car, it is important that the vehicle has anti-lock brakes. These brakes will increase your ability to take control of your vehicle in a dangerous situation.
  5. Despite common motorist neglect, you increase safety on the road when you have daytime running lights. While the lights on your vehicle are obviously not increasing your ability to see the road, they are increasing visibility for others on the road. The increased contrast provided by your daytime running lights will reduce your chances of being involved in an accident.
Contact Little & Sons Insurance Services for all of your California auto insurance needs. We go above and beyond to work for you, and have been doing so since 1922. Allow us to safeguard your new car with a comprehensive auto insurance policy that maximizes coverage.
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