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Are there car safety ratings?
Looking at buying a car on your site. I want to know is there a car safety system in the EU that rates new and used cars for safety. Do you know a web site I can use. Many thanks for your help
Our answer:
Hi Maddie,
Yes, most cars are independently tested for safety by the European New Car Assessment Programme, or Euro NCAP. It issues safety ratings and assessments and you can find out more at www.euroncap.com.
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