If your teen is going to college and you know they have a bad car, you may want to break down and get them a new vehicle. Although these can cost more to purchase or have a higher payment then something that is a little older, there are many benefits to buying new, especially if your teen is going to school far away. Here are some of the advantages.

Stress Less about Breakdowns

With an older car you can be in for more repairs, more complications, and a higher risk of dealing with a breakdown while the teen is away to college. When you have a new vehicle that has new components, and that has just undergone all of the safety inspections, you can feel more confident that your college bound student won't be left stranded in a parking lot, or with a car that breaks down when they are trying to  come home for the holidays.

Get Mechanical Assistance

A new car will come with a warranty, and if there is a dealership where your teen goes to school this can be very helpful. If a light comes on or there is a concern with the vehicle, they can take it to be looked at.

If there are complications that are covered under the warranty, this can save you a lot of money. Other complications can also be fixed by the experts, and you won't have to worry about finding a shop that you can trust while they are far from home.

Gain Equity and Gift It

Once the vehicle is paid off you will have a good amount of equity into the vehicle, and this can be a great gift to give a new college graduate that has to get a new job. You would rather pay for something that will be valuable when you are done paying on it, instead of a poor quality vehicle that isn't reliable.

If your teen is headed off to college and has a long commute, and you won't be able to look at the car or make a trip every time there is a problem, buying a new car is an ideal solution. This way you know that the car is brand new and that it shouldn't have a lot of problems, and if it does there should be people that are able to help quickly. You also want a good roadside assistance plan.

Remember these tips when looking at cars for sale for your teen.