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Hello!
We are looking at purchasing a used car for our teens & with the latest media coverage regarding safety features we are wondering which are the best make/models/year that we should include on our list, budget $3,500-$5,000. Thanks :)

Hi there,
When looking at vehicles classed as safe, it's best to look at NZ new if possible and follow this link to the Used Car Safety Ratings site and then search for cars that are acceptable within your price range. https://rightcar.govt.nz/ucsr.html?group=Small.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/CategoryAttributeSearchResults.aspx?search=1&cid=268&sidebar=1&rsqid=6ed8b97d5dfa4306ba17648995901f42-001&sidebarSearch_keypresses=0&sidebarSearch_suggested=0&14=&5=Hatchback&21=&1=&minPrice=3500&maxPrice=5000&13=0&13=0&24=2000&24=2010&309=0&309=0&54=&searchRegion=100