Wrap-up Safety should be a primary concern for shoppers, and with crash-test scores clearly marked on each new vehicle’s window sticker, the transportation bill’s “Stars on Cars” will make sure your family’s well-being doesn’t get lost in the car buying shuffle.

“Stars on Cars” is an idea that is as brilliant as it is simple. Many car buyers perform due diligence prior to ever setting foot on a dealer’s lot, but that’s where the game begins. With a dizzying array of vehicles to choose from, salespeople spouting about rebate offers and options, and window stickers that tell you everything about a car – except how it performs in safety tests – it’s easy to lose track of this vital information before signing on the dotted line.

Safety should be a primary concern for shoppers, and with crash test scores being clearly marked on each new vehicle’s window sticker, it will be much easier to take this factor into consideration when choosing a new car or light truck.

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