husband thinking of getting one for 17 daughter ,(1994) model, but will she be safe in it? can't find any info on used car crash tests for vauxhalls
2006-11-17 04:22:04 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Any car that old the crash statistics would be redundant anyway because they are done on NEW cars with no faults. Watch them anyway they're prone to rust big time
2006-11-17 04:24:47 · answer #1 · answered by Sir Sidney Snot 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not as safe as a Corsa that has an airbag and seatbelt pretensioners. Not much difference in price these days. It will be difficult to find a rust free 1994 Nova too.
2006-11-18 07:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Bandit600 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This car would make an unwise choice, as it lacks what is now considered essentials safety kit.
At the very least, I would expect airbag(s), side impact bars in the doors, anti-lock brakes (to help avoid crash in the first place).
If you must have a small Vauxhall, get the newest, best specified Corsa you can afford.
2006-11-18 01:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it may not be trendy but something like an almera (1996) will be much better and probably cost the same or less (around £700 for a reasonable model). Slightly bigger car with better protection. Easy to learn in, very well put together easy to find parts and not so desirable so the insurance is lower because it's less likely to be targeted by car criminals also the nissan anti theft system is pretty secure and I think it's standard on the almera.
2006-11-17 08:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Hot British Guy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not very safe try to spend a little more you cannot put a price on your daughters safety and novas are not safe try a newer car...
2006-11-17 04:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by cfcturner 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not very its a 24 year old design sorry, Get her a Corsa instead newer design so will come with better safety designs ie airbags, seat belt tensioners, crumple zones etc.
2006-11-17 04:39:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not very safe, better off with something that has airbags fitted
2006-11-17 04:29:27 · answer #7 · answered by simonbeever2000 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is a death trap because it will not have an airbag.
2006-11-17 06:57:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
don`t know about safety
but they are a favourite
target for joy riders
2006-11-17 04:25:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
dont buy one..everyone will think she is a chav. better off with a fiesta or a corsa.
2006-11-17 04:28:21 · answer #10 · answered by grumpcookie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋