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Choosing a Safe Car: Guide to Vehicle Safety Ratings and Recalls<\/h1>\n
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\n By Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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When buying a vehicle, safety ratings and reliability should always be a consideration. A safe car has passed a battery of tests and has a positive safety record.<\/p>\r\n

New vehicles tend to have the most sophisticated safety features, but used cars<\/a> can be just as safe. Whether you are looking at a used or new car<\/a>, there are two primary considerations to help you choose a safe and reliable vehicle:<\/p>\r\n