When it comes to crashworthiness and other safety features not all vehicles are created equal. As a minimum, look for vehicles that provide a full suite of airbags, Anti lock Brakes, Electronic Stability Control and a high Australian New Car Assessment Program or Used Car Safety Ratings score.
Car theft and theft from cars costs Australian motorists millions of dollars a year in increased insurance premiums, legal and personal costs. Look for vehicles that offer immobiliser, alarm, DataDots, self-voiding VIN labels, a locking glove box and locking alloy wheel nuts.
Safety and security scores for new vehicles can be found at the Australia's Best Cars website
Related topic: Choosing a safer car
The information provided in this fact sheet is intended as a general guide only. You should carry out further research and investigations into the topics outlined above prior to implementing any actions or recommendations
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