When you have a family, the qualities you look for in a vehicle drastically change from when you were single. While before you might have been worried about how fast the car could go or how you’d look behind the wheel, your concerns now might hover around what you can afford and what will best match your lifestyle.
So if you’re in the market for a new family vehicle, here are three things to look for in the perfect family car.
Easy Entry And Exiting
Getting your family ready and out the door on time can be a huge challenge. So to help streamline this process, you’re going to want a car that makes it easy for everyone to get in and out as quickly and easily as possible.
According to Karen Cicero, a contributor to Parents.com, minivans are great for this purpose. Though many adults have their own hang-ups about driving a minivan, you really can’t beat it for allowing a large number of people to quickly file in and out of a vehicle. And with the sliding side doors, you won’t ever have to worry about your kids hitting the car that you’re parked next to in the parking lot.
Helpful Tech For The Family
Even if you’re just going a couple miles down the road with your family, having the right tech in tow can make your drives a lot easier to manage.
Along with infotainment that allows for your kids to watch shows or movies and listen to the music they love, the safety features in many new family vehicles is unparalleled. The U.S. News and World Report shares that modern tech like rear-seat alerts that remind you to check that all your kids are out of the car, automatic braking when you’re quickly approaching something in front of you, and lane assist features can all help to keep each and every member of your family safe.
The Space You Need
With all of your kids and all of their stuff, you’re going to need a vehicle that’s large enough to fit everything you’re bringing with you on a daily basis. For this reason, Laurie Ulster, a contributor to The Bump, recommends that you think about things like how many kids you plan on having and the hobbies and activities your kids are in so that you can better gauge how much space you’ll need in a car before you spend your money on something that won’t actually fit your needs.
If you’re needing to buy a new car for your family to enjoy together, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you find the perfect car with all the right features for your brood.
I’m a 20-something stay-at-home mother and wife. I have an amazing husband, a beautiful daughter, two loving dogs, and a lazy cat. I wouldn’t change my life for anything! I love to read, listen to music, cook and blog!
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