Why Quality Used Cars in Tulsa are Ideal as First Cars for Teenagers

Every teenager is excited for his or her first car. Driving a car is part of the transition from puberty to young adulthood, and as a parent, it is your duty to support your teen every step of the way. Of course, keeping your children safe must still be one of your priorities. In an article for MSN Autos, Larry Edsall provided guidelines that can help you decide before you go shopping for used cars in Tulsa:

The conventional wisdom has been to find a big, if ancient, American car, one of those so-called Detroit land yachts that provides a thick cocoon of sheet metal around your child. But maybe what you really need is a secondhand Volvo; they always had a reputation for being safe, didn't they? Or what about a sport-utility vehicle? It might be tippy, but it lifts your child above the threat of other vehicles' fenders, doesn't it?

Consider your budget. While it is general knowledge that owning a car is not cheap, buying a car is not the end of it. There are other costs involved in owning a vehicle: maintenance, emergency repairs, fuel prices, and many others. Be sure that your budget can handle all of these. Even if your teen has his or her own savings, your child will still depend on you for most financial matters. So the best option is to buy a quality used car.

Purchasing a used car is more practical than buying a brand-new vehicle. A used car is also cheaper to insure, which is especially valuable when an inexperienced teenager will be using it. In addition, a used vehicle provides more savings in the long run since maintaining and accessorizing a new car will cost more; a used car almost always comes with its own accessories and has been thoroughly prepared by the previous owner to be drive-ready.

Of course, you can’t just buy any used car available. You also have to research and carefully check the prospective purchase. For instance, a heavier vehicle is safer and provides more room for protection. Make sure that the recommended speed of the car is ideal for the roads in your area; you don’t want your teen to be speeding on the road and endangering everyone else. To help you with this, high-quality vehicles are readily available from established Tulsa used cars dealerships such as House of Cars and Cycles.

The responsibility of choosing your teen’s first car should still fall upon you. Always remember that it is more important for your teen to be safe in a quality, time-tested vehicle than to ride the latest cool car.

(Source: Choosing Your Teen’s First Car, MSN Autos)