Freewheeling Families: How to Choose the Ideal Family Vehicle:

When it comes to purchasing the ideal family vehicle, affordability, safety and space are key. However, with so many various options on the market, the opinions of different people and the overwhelming amount of information available on the internet, it’s not surprising that so many feel intimidated by the entire process. Thankfully, we’re here to help you out. Today we have a look at how you can go about choosing the ideal family vehicle, so say goodbye to the confusion and read on to find out more!

1. Focus On Space 

Depending on the size of your family, the space requirements for your ideal family vehicle will differ. We always recommend getting a family car that offers you more space than you need. If you have a family of 4, purchasing a 7 seater car may sound a little excessive, but think about all the extra space it will give you for items such as strollers, groceries and luggage. A larger vehicle also ensures that you still have enough room in the car should your family grow in size over the years. Instead of having to constantly upgrade your car, purchasing a sizeable one will mean that you’re ready for anything that life throws at you. 

2. How Easy Accessible Is The Vehicle? 

If you have children, it’s important that the family vehicle you decide on is easily accessible. Sure, a sports car or a two doored car may look amazing, but think of how incredibly difficult it will be to ferry your children into it. Ideally, if you have children, you’re going to want to purchase a car with rear doors. Rear doors that open extra wide are a bonus and the perfect solution on a rainy day when you want to get your little ones buckled in as quickly as possible. 

3. Fuel Efficiency

Chances are you’ll be using your family vehicle for holidays, road trips, ferrying the children to school and other various activities they may be involved in. On top of that, you may also be using it to drive yourself to work. All this travelling equates to a lot of money spent on fuel, which is why we always recommend purchasing a family vehicle that has good fuel economy. For example, if you are stuck between two options where Car A has a fuel efficiency of 4-litres/100km and Car B has one of 5-litres/100km, chances are you will be better off with option A. Whilst a difference of 1 litre may seem negligible, it will add up to quite a significant amount of savings over the years. 

4. Is The Boot Adequate?

As we mentioned in point 1, when you have a family, you’re going to want to embrace the idea of space. This also applies to the size of your boot and its capacity. A family car is one that should have adequate amounts of space for prams, baby seats, copious amounts of groceries, sporting equipment and so much more. Ensuring that your ideal family vehicle has adequate boot space is incredibly important when it comes to being able to store your must-haves and requirements. 

5. Safety Features

Last but most importantly, an ideal family car is one that can keep your family safe at all times. Safety is of utmost importance and the first requirement when it comes to purchasing a car. The ideal family vehicle will come with child-lock, airbags that cover all rows of the car, child seat fixtures, auto emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, reverse parking cameras and lane departure warnings, just to mention a few. Safety features should never be compromised or skimped on in order to keep everyone in the car well protected. 

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Finding the ideal family vehicle is made so much easier when you follow the five pointers provided above. We hope that this article has helped you and given you some factors to look out for when finding the perfect car for your family.