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Best cars for teens: Consumer Reports spotlights safe used cars under $20,000

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Consumer Reports recommends safe used cars under $20,000 for teenage drivers to address their high crash rates. The guide highlights vehicles with better safety features compared to basic, inexpensive models. These recommendations aim to provide more protection for young motorists.

When it comes to buying your teen a car, you might be tempted to buy a less expensive bare-bones model. But the crash rate for teenagers is almost four times that of drivers ages 20 and older.

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