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10 used cars BEST make/model repair trips per 100 cars 5-year added insurance cost ‘08 Audi A3 48 $1,960 ‘08 Honda Accord 4-door 31 $2,040 ‘08 Mercury Sable w/ESC 61 $2,610 ‘08 Ford Taurus w/ESC 61 $2,670 ‘08 Subaru Forester w/ESC 11 $2,750 ‘09 Mercury Milan w/ESC 28 $2,790 ‘08 Scion xB 17 $2,790 costs are impacted as much by the make of the car as it is ‘08 Nissan Rogue 46 $2,900 the kid, so the best way to lower insurance cost is for your ‘09 Honda Civic 4-door w/ESC 25 $2,970 ‘09 Ford Fusion w/ESC 28 $2,980 for teens As your teen approaches their 15th birthday, the reality of having another driver in the house sinks in. For 73 percent of American households, this also means purchasing another car and insurance. CarInsurance.com has compiled a list of 2008 and 2009 used cars under $15,000 that earned high marks for reliability, safety, fuel economy and lower insurance costs for families. Interesting note: Insurance child to earn good grades, a driving school certificate and maintain a strong safety record. CarInsurance.com’s Top 10 used cars for teens. Drew Hoover Photography Senior Portrait Special! Between now and November 16, receive 33% off our normal rates when you mention Potential Magazine! drewhoover.com • 334-201-8066 facebook.com/drewhooverphotography 9