Safety features in used cars vs. new cars
Safety technology improves with each model year. New cars often include the latest features. Used cars may not always offer the most recent safety advancements.
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New cars usually include newer safety tech.
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Answered by Chadwick Calhoun
Last updated 12/15/2025, 11:31:58 AM
Safety technology evolves and develops quickly, which means that new features become available with nearly every model year. Buying used can sometimes make it more difficult to get the latest safety technology.
Chadwick Calhoun
General Sales Manager, Grote Automotive
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