Buying a Second Car? Know Your Safety Ratings!
It's all well and good that your vehicle comes decked out with an iPod dock and sun roof, but consumers need to ask - how safe is your vehicle? This will be especially if you're looking for a second hand car.
Fortunately, there's information that will help you find one that looks great, has all the latest features - and is ranked among the safest vehicles of its class.
The UCSR - Used Car Safety Report The Used Car Safety Report (USCR) gives you valuable insight on the safety rating of used cars.
UCSR bases its rankings on the analyses of real-world crashes involving the particular car in question.
The 2000-07 Mitsubishi Pajero gets a 5 star UCSR rating for 2009 and is named one of the safest used cars in its class and is one of the most popular vehicles for sale at Sydney used Mitsubishi dealers.
Some of the safest used vehicles: Small cars 1998-99 Chrysler Neon 2005-07 Ford Focus 1998-2005 Mazda MX5 Medium cars 2001-07 Audi A4 1999-03 Ford Cougar 2002-07 Mazda 6 Light Cars 1996-00 Volkswagen Polo Buying a Used Car UCSR ratings are great for getting a general sense of how the average vehicle will behave on the road, but much will also depend on the vehicle's history.
If a car has been through a serious accident in the past, or if it has suffered considerable water damage, its safety performance could be diminished.
If you're looking to buy a used car, you should check the UCSR ratings but you should also look into getting a car history check to get more information on the specific nature of the particular car.
You want to be sure that if a model is rated 5 stars in safety, that the car you decide to ultimately buy will live up to those expectations.
Looking for great used cars in Sydney? Used car dealerships have many of the highest rated UCSR vehicles in the country.
Fortunately, there's information that will help you find one that looks great, has all the latest features - and is ranked among the safest vehicles of its class.
The UCSR - Used Car Safety Report The Used Car Safety Report (USCR) gives you valuable insight on the safety rating of used cars.
UCSR bases its rankings on the analyses of real-world crashes involving the particular car in question.
The 2000-07 Mitsubishi Pajero gets a 5 star UCSR rating for 2009 and is named one of the safest used cars in its class and is one of the most popular vehicles for sale at Sydney used Mitsubishi dealers.
Some of the safest used vehicles: Small cars 1998-99 Chrysler Neon 2005-07 Ford Focus 1998-2005 Mazda MX5 Medium cars 2001-07 Audi A4 1999-03 Ford Cougar 2002-07 Mazda 6 Light Cars 1996-00 Volkswagen Polo Buying a Used Car UCSR ratings are great for getting a general sense of how the average vehicle will behave on the road, but much will also depend on the vehicle's history.
If a car has been through a serious accident in the past, or if it has suffered considerable water damage, its safety performance could be diminished.
If you're looking to buy a used car, you should check the UCSR ratings but you should also look into getting a car history check to get more information on the specific nature of the particular car.
You want to be sure that if a model is rated 5 stars in safety, that the car you decide to ultimately buy will live up to those expectations.
Looking for great used cars in Sydney? Used car dealerships have many of the highest rated UCSR vehicles in the country.
