Did you know that car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers? And unfortunately, according to a study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, parents do not always select cars that offer the best crash protection and safety technologies when shopping for their children. To help out caring moms and dads across the nation, the IIHS came up with a list of the safest used cars for teens and we're proud to say that Volkswagen was one of the most recommended brands.

Actually, the automaker tied for first place with Ford when it came to how many times it was listed, but the used Volkswagens had an overall lower average price, which gives VW an edge if you're looking for more affordable options. The IIHS' list was broken down into two sections: "Best Choices" under $20K and "Good Choices" under $10K, so no matter your budget you can find a safe pre-owned vehicle for your teen driver. Our winners include:

Model Year 2012
Volkswagen Routan minivan ~$14,000

Model Year 2009-11
Volkswagen Routan minivan ~$8,600

Model Year 2009 and later
Volkswagen CC sports coupe ~$11,200
Volkswagen Passat midsize sedan ~$10,000
Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen wagon ~$9,400
Volkswagen Jetta compact sedan ~$8,200
Volkswagen Tiguan midsize SUV ~$10,200

Model Year 2006-08
Volkswagen Passat midsize sedan ~$5,100

At Camelback Volkswagen, we're proud to offer one of the best selections of used and Certified Pre-Owned VWs in Phoenix, Ariz. Visit us today or shop online now to see what we have in stock!