Families looking for a family car usually begin their search with size in mind. While this is undoubtedly an important feature, there are other things that you will also have to consider like entertainment, comfort, storage and safety if you want a car that will stand the test of time.
Essential Features Of The Modern Family Car
If you’re going to get a new car, take a look at this list of features to make your car boredom-proof for the kids, comfortable enough for the grown-ups and safe for everyone.
Airbags
Usually, a car’s front seats should have airbags. These prevent passengers from hitting their faces on the steering wheel or dashboard in case of a collision. But people in the back seat need the same kind of protection. So, you should look for cars that have airbags for the backseat passengers as well. You could also have a few installed if the car you have right now doesn’t have any. But before you get any work done on your car, you have to check its warranty to make sure doing that doesn’t cancel it.
Anti-lock brakes
Cars with ABS or Anti-lock brake systems get a high safety rating. The brakes don’t lock so, the driver has control of the steering wheel and can move the vehicle to safety in case of an accident. It is a highly effective system and is considered essential in modern vehicles. ABS Brakes is a popular safety feature and will help influence the resale value of the vehicle.
Reverse Camera/ Sensors
Thousands of kids suffer from injuries and even death because they were accidentally hit by a reversing vehicle. Drivers should look for cars with sensors and a reversing camera to avoid those mishaps, especially when buying a family car. You wouldn’t have to worry whenever you park in your driveway because the sensors’ beep when you’re too close to something and can see on the screen of your reversing camera what’s behind the car.
Entertainment systems
Long rides and kids are two things that don’t always go together. But with today’s technology, you can find a car with many accessories designed to keep kids on their best behaviour.
Bluetooth – A road trip is always completed with good music. You don’t have to turn on the car radio if you can Bluetooth your phone’s music to the speaker. This way you can keep your eyes on the road and everyone happy.
Media player – Music isn’t always going to cut it for kids, so another option is getting a screen with a DVD or Blu-ray player.
Fold-down table – Kids place their tablets on top of these tables and it can also be used as a play surface for more practical play time, that way kids can have a break from looking at a screen.
Storage
When it comes to family cars, you are going to need as much storage space as you can afford. To maximise the space in your boot, you can use a cargo net. It can secure your things so that none of it will come flying into the front of the car if you need to stop suddenly.
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