Small vehicles are also being built these days with more safety features and stronger frames. Some best-selling small car manufacturers are Chevrolet, Hyundai, Honda and Ford.

The Chevy Aveo is a super low $12,010. Safety features include front pretensioners with load limiters, trunk anti-trap device and passenger airbag cutoff sensor. The Chevy Aveo is a super capable car and this year's lineup will include a pair of subcompact models - a stylish four-door and a sporty five-door. It also is an excellent choice for anyone looking for their first car or for something new and affordable and an international car that uses the latest technology and meets the highest standards of quality.

The Ford Focus is a mind-blowing $13,535. Safety features include driver airbag with dual stage deployment, passenger airbag cutoff sensor and crumple zones. The Ford Focus indeed is the current Ford best seller, not only in the US and Europe but throughout the world and is available in three styles, a sedan, hatchback or wagon. It is not your average looking car.

The Honda Civic is an affordable $15,010. Safety features include trunk anti-trap device, passenger airbag cutoff sensor activated by weight and front side airbags. The Honda Civic is considered one of Honda's most popular models for its value-added features and ranked #1 by Consumer Reports?in reliability for the "Small sedan" segment.

The Honda Fit is a bargain at $13,850. Safety features include driver airbag with dual threshold, dual stage deployment, front pretensioners and side airbags occupant position detection system. The Honda Fit is ranked #1 by Consumer Reports?in reliability for the "Budget car" segment and priced just right with a sporty dashboard, optimal passenger space and folding rear seats.

The Hyundai Accent is an affordable $10,415. Safety features include side guard door beams, passenger airbag and front pretensioners with force limiters. The Hyundai Accent is an exceptional car that is zippy and great to drive and proof that this whole car business isn't always about pure speed.

Small cars have great comfort and terrific warranties. You can get one now!