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For the first 10 years of my life, I was an only child. Then, my younger sister was born. She definitely changed our family for the better. However, after my sister’s arrival, my parents soon discovered the family needed more space. Our house suddenly became too small. In addition to our home, my parents decided the family needed a larger vehicle. So they set out to purchase a minivan. They fell in love with a blue one at a local auto dealership. The kind salesperson allowed my parents to test drive the minivan over an entire weekend. After keeping the automobile for two days, my parents were hooked. On this blog, I hope you will be inspired to begin your search for the vehicle your family will make unforgettable memories in for the next several years.

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How To Choose The Best Car For Your Family

10 September 2018
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If you are in the market for a family car, you should approach it differently from how you would approach buying a car for individual or professional use. Here are the most important points to consider when looking at cars for sale:

Family Size and Growth Potential

One of the first things to consider is the size of your household. This will determine the size of the car you need. Don't forget to factor in not just the current size of your family but its future size as well. (For example, the potential for having more kids). As a general rule, a big family car is advantageous because you will find yourself carrying not only your kids but also their friends to various events and activities. Therefore, a four-seat vehicle should only be an option if you are sure you will only have one child.

Size of the Cargo Area

Apart from the number of seats, you should also evaluate the size of the cargo area. As every parent knows, traveling with kids often involves multiple bags, even for short distances. You also need a place to haul your kid's sports gear and their school projects in addition to your personal stuff. Therefore, the roomier a car's cargo space is the better it is for your family.

Door Operation Mechanism

Many parents are good at multitasking, but the design of your car doors may complicate matters for you if you aren't careful. For example, at one point or another, you may have the need to get into the car or operate the car's door while holding a baby in one hand and a bag in the other. This can be easy to do if you buy a car with automatic sliding doors.

Safety Issues

It goes without saying that many parents put their kid's safety first in every decision they make. Therefore, you should evaluate the safety of your potential family car before putting down a deposit. You can do this using the reviews of reputable car review sites such as the Insurance Information Institute (III) and Consumer Insight and Consumer Reports, among others.

Ease of Cleaning

Lastly, you should get a car with an interior that is easy to clean because your kids will definitely be spilling things in the car. From ink to food and drinks, your car will be giving off a constant foul smell if you pick one with a difficult-to-clean interior. Many people find it easier to clean leather interior as compared to fabric interior.