As a parent, what is important to you when it comes time for your teen to have their own car?

Economy, safety and reliability top the list.But what should you stay away from?

According to a report by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety mom and dad are discouraged from buying high-horsepower vehicles and small cars because they don't provide the best crash protection.

So what's it going to be mom and dad? A hand-me-down car, let them pick one themselves or will you choose one?

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