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If you're a parent, what are you most concerned about when buying your
teen a car
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If
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Low price-affordability
17.07%
Reliability-few
maintenance problems
24.45%
Fuel
Efficiency
1.96%
Safety
features: Airbags, ABS brakes, etc.
36.22%
Within
reason, the car that my child wants
12.46%
I do not
think a teenager needs their own car
7.84%
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have ever shopped for a car with a teen, what were they MOST concerned about
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Looks,
image, styling, that 'cool' factor
63.52%
Affordability:
they were (at least partially) paying
12.36%
Reliability-few
maintenance problems
5.94%
Fuel
efficiency-they pay for gas
2.06%
Safety
features: airbags, ABS brakes, etc.
4.61%
They were
concerned either about brand or vehicle category-wanted a truck, a VW, etc.
11.52%
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If
you're ever survived helping your teen select or buy their first car, what
were the biggest sources of conflict?
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They
wanted a car more expensive than we could afford
22.49%
They
wanted a fast, sporty car or truck I thought might get them in trouble
14.65%
They car
they wanted was too unreliable or difficult to maintain
1.54%
They
wanted a car I felt was unsafe
4.88%
They
wanted a car that got poor gas mileage
1.29%
They were
hung up either on looks, styling, certain brands or vehicl types--rather than
the best value, qualities and features
32.78%
They was
little to no conflict
22.37%
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What
bothers/worries you most about your teen's driving habits?
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They're
responsible, but not long-term, experienced drivers
24.31%
They
drive too fast
14.20%
They're
too distracted (loud music, gabbing on the phone, unfocused on road)
22.62%
They're
susceptible to peer pressure: driving friends around, going places they
shouldn't, cruising, doing things they know are wrong
12.88%
They stay
out too late--too tired to drive safely with drunk drivers on the road
2.77%
Driving
and driving
3.61%
Nothing:
I have faith that my child is a safe and responsible driver
19.61%
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What
did you spend or plan to spend for your teenager's first car?
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less than
$3,000
20.77%
Between
$3,000-$8,000
30.85%
Between
$8,000-$14,000
25.57%
Between
$14,000-$20,000
14.29%
Between
$20,000-$26,000
3.72%
Over
$26,000
4.80%
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What
type of vehicle did you buy or plan to buy for your teen?
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A new Car
20.59%
A used
car
51.06%
Undecided
on new or used: looking for best overall value
14.12%
(I gave)
or am considering giving, my teen my car-or one of the family cars-and I will
purchase another vehicle
9.76%
I didn't
buy/don't plan to buy my teen a car
4.47%
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If
you're in the market for a new or used car for your child, what information
resource do you think would be most valuable?
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A local
dealer-or dealer website
25.79%
Word-of-mouth-a
friend or family member's recommendation
16.87%
Manufacturer
ads, brochures or websites
4.89%
An
independent, 3rd party website, that provides pricing, reviews, comparisons
and other information on all makes and models, both new and used
45.23%
Automotive
magazines that provide reviews and features
7.21%
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Do you
think researching online together with your teen would help you make a more
informed decision?
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Yes, it
definitely would
47.26%
Yes, it
probably would
40.83%
No, I
don't think it would
11.90% |
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