Thinking about buying a new car? Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases many people make. There are many factors to consider in choosing the right one.
According to iSeeCars.com, January and February are typically months when the most discounts are available, while data from Edmunds.com ranks January and February among the months with the smallest discounts. Buying a car at the end of March, June, September, or December often leads to even better deals as dealerships are trying hard to reach sales goals.
According to iSeeCars.com, January and February are typically months when the most discounts are available, while data from Edmunds.com ranks January and February among the months with the smallest discounts. Buying a car at the end of March, June, September, or December often leads to even better deals as dealerships are trying hard to reach sales goals.
Most Important Factors When Buying a Car
| According to data from Statista's Global Consumer Survey, at the top of the checklist are Fuel Efficiency and Safety, followed by Low Price, Suitability for Everyday Use, High Quality, Driving Comfort, Good Warranty/Customer Service and finally Design. Interesting that car design really isn't much of a factor when buying a new car. |  |
Top Safety Picks for 2024
With Safety being a huge concern amongst consumers, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is making it hard to earn its TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ Awards. They followed tougher requirements this year and the winners offer the highest level of protection for both vehicle occupants and other vulnerable road users.
To earn the awards, a vehicle must offer good protection in a small overlap front crash, in which 25% of the vehicle’s width on either side collides with another vehicle or a stationary object. This year the driver-side and passenger-side evaluations have been combined into a single rating. The test is performed on both the driver and passenger sides, and the rating is equivalent to the lower of the two results.
To earn the awards, a vehicle must offer good protection in a small overlap front crash, in which 25% of the vehicle’s width on either side collides with another vehicle or a stationary object. This year the driver-side and passenger-side evaluations have been combined into a single rating. The test is performed on both the driver and passenger sides, and the rating is equivalent to the lower of the two results.
Hyundai Motor Group, which includes the Genesis, Hyundai and Kia brands, has the most 2024 awards overall — six Top Safety Pick+ and 10 Top Safety Pick awards for a total of 16. Toyota Motor Corp., which includes the Toyota and Lexus brands, has the next highest total with one Top Safety Pick+ and 12 Top Safety Pick awards. Mazda earns the most Top Safety Pick+ awards of any single brand, with five, as well as one Top Safety Pick.
By class, small SUVs, midsize SUVs and midsize luxury SUVs are tied for the most Top Safety Pick+ awards, with five each. Midsize luxury SUVs, which qualify for an additional 12 Top Safety Pick awards, earn the most awards overall. Relatively few cars, pickups and minivans qualify for either award.
Whether you are purchasing a new car now, or at some point in the future, I highly recommend you check out the IIHS Award Winners. You can never be too safe when it comes to car safety.
By class, small SUVs, midsize SUVs and midsize luxury SUVs are tied for the most Top Safety Pick+ awards, with five each. Midsize luxury SUVs, which qualify for an additional 12 Top Safety Pick awards, earn the most awards overall. Relatively few cars, pickups and minivans qualify for either award.
Whether you are purchasing a new car now, or at some point in the future, I highly recommend you check out the IIHS Award Winners. You can never be too safe when it comes to car safety.
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Be safe on the roads.
Be safe on the roads.
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