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The cars that I have bought over the years have changed so much. Not only that but the types of cars that are available now are so much smarter than when I first started driving.
I remember the old mini that I first passed my test in, it was a little beauty but rather temperamental. When it was cold I would have to bump start it down a hill behind my flat just to get it started! I didn’t think too much of it at the time, it was just what I needed to do to get it going. It’s a different story now though, so many more things to think of. Mainly that I am a mum now and I have to take different things into account.
So, it’s a good way to pass on some tips that I have learnt over these past few years. Here I have my..
5 Tips on Buying a Family Car
1. Safety, this has to be the number one thing for me now. Since having children the whole priority on what I need from a car has changed. Cars.com is great because it’s packed full of information about different cars, makes and models. Plus, it has other helpful information as well, including car seat safety check tips and more!
2. How many people are going to regularly travel in the car. We now have a car that normally seats 5 but has 2 emergency seats that turns it into a 7 seater when needed. It’s great to have that flexibility to do that without having the size that a full 7 seater needs all of the time.
3. How long to you plan to keep the car? Our discussions are around the money we pay versus how long we plan on keeping it. If your children are younger and you need the space for longer then you need a car that has a good reputaion for lasting and holding it’s value.
Share this post with your friends, just click!Click To Tweet4. Space around the car. By this I mean roof rack and bike rack. See what added space the car can offer. Last year we put a bike rack on that holds up to 3 bikes comfortably. We also have the option of a top box if needed. This all makes a big difference when going on day trips and holidays. It’s better to have the inside of the car clutter free for us.
5. My last tip might seem a bit more frivolous but don’t be fooled. I’m talking about interiors! Bright white leather does look stunning and I’m sure that the latest glossy mags show it off to its glorious best. Now come back down to earth and you will realise that a family car is going to get grubby hand and footprints in every conceivable place. Think long and hard about this often overlooked accessory on a family car. Choose wisely!
Great advice, especially the last one!
Great tips, thank you 🙂
Practical considerations, they are very important.
some fab tips here
you dont realise how much is involved
we recently went with my daughter to ger her first car
Very useful information, thank you.
some good tips
Grrat very helpful tips
Great little tips
Some great practical tips – really important to consider before buying x
I luckily have a motability car which has everything taken care of, however both my daughters are qualified mechanics so I am very lucky
Yes that is good:)
great post, for me, safety, reliability and overall cost are my main factors
Thanks for the tips x
You would think that buying a family car would be intuitive but it isn’t always the case. Thanks for the useful list.
lots to consider ,cost of running,insurance etc great tips
So many things to consider…safety being the priority.My dogs need to be secure and comfortable,just as with choosing a car with human children!
Practical considerations, so important. Thanks for the tips.
Certainly things to contemplate.
Thanks it’s good to have an added checklist as we can all get quite busy. Thank you for stopping by and commenting.
So useful so many factors to consider
Some very good tips thank you – so much more to think about when you are buying a car for your family rather than just yourself.
Very good and practical tips for buying a car. So much more to consider when there are children involved. I am enjoying being past that stage, even so care needs to be taken when choosing a car, it is a big investment.
Kathleen
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Thanks Kathleen, you’re right there are so many other things we have to think about when there are kids involved. Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment, Mainy