The Best Deals on Used Small Cars

The cars featured here are recommended by Consumer Reports and are priced in the low teens - and even some below $10,000.

They made sure these cars have safety features like side air bags and stability control.

One bonus of buying used is that the original owner takes the initial depreciation hit.

It's smart to choose cars that scored well in Consumer Reports' tests, show good reliability, and do well in industry crash tests.

As always, before buying any used car, make sure you have a trusted mechanic give the vehicle a thorough inspection.

Here are the recommended small cars from the 2006-2008 model years.