Did your son or daughter pass his or her driver's test with flying colors? If so, you have probably already been facing the fact that you'll have a new driver in the family. That might bring mixed emotions. On one hand, won't it be nice not to have to drive your teenager to things like practices or to the mall where he or she will be meeting friends?

On the other hand, you also realize that, no matter how well your teenager did on his or her driver's test, you'll probably worry about him or her every minute he or she is in the car. Perhaps you have considered that buying a previously owned car is a lot smarter than buying an expensive new model. If that's the case, from making glass repairs to having some body work done, here are some ideas that might help you to fix up an older car for your new driver.

The Essentials - Obviously you have bought a car that is very reliable, even if it's not in pristine condition. Consider making a detailed list of things that have to be done to the car. For example, the front window might have been damaged by something like a rock or even a small pebble. Even a tiny crack might have grown so large that it is a distraction to whoever drives the car. If that's the case, professionals at an auto windshield service can replace the window with a brand new one.

Maybe the car was in a small accident, and the car is missing one or more windows. No matter whether it's a side window or the rear window, the exact replacement can more than likely be found for the previously used car. Replacing a car window doesn't take a long time, so your son or daughter will probably have the car back sooner than anticipated. 

The Extras - While replacing glass windows is a safety issue, you might also want to do other things to make the car more attractive. For example, a body shop can fix minor things like dents. Does the car need a whole new paint job? If so, consider taking it to a shop where that can be done by professionals. Maybe the paint looks great, but you want to personalize it for your son or daughter. The same paint shop can add things like pinstripes or even your child's initials to the body of the car.

For more information, contact your local auto glass repair services.