Are you currently looking for the perfect vehicle, or should I say the perfect safe vehicle? Just the other day Jenn talked about how her teen daughter is learning to drive and shared a few tips for parents with teen drivers (yikes!) a scary prospect for any parent. But even after your child gets his or her license, you have one more worry… what do they drive? Not all cars are created equal. Auto safety has evolved significantly in the past few years, beginning with basic seat belts and interior lighting to high tech safety features that can help drivers park their vehicles and avoid accidents.
5 Things To Consider Before Finding the Perfect (safe) Vehicle!
- How much can you afford to spend? Naturally, you have to think about how much you can afford to spend before jumping into anything. If you’re planning on a loan, it would be smart to talk to your bank or the dealership who will be financing you.
- Space – Don’t pull what my husband did. NO sports cars with four children. Seriously though, you’ll end up trading it back in, haha. Think about who will be riding in the car!
- Four-wheel drive – How’s the weather? Will you need four-wheel drive? I personally like four-wheel drive, but that’s only because I live in the country where I feel it’s important.
- Features – What are the features you cannot live without – air conditioning, DVD, GPS, environmentally friendly, etc?
- How times have changed: I have a 1957 Chevy parked out in my driveway, that we had to install seat belts in..lol. My dad drives an old hot rod and even to this day it has none. How crazy is that?
According to safercar.gov, thanks to continuing innovation, today’s vehicles are safer and have contributed to year-over-year decreases in crash-related fatalities and injuries. Recently, MetLife Auto & Home® launched the fifth video in its Mastering DisasterSM video series called: “Auto Safety Features” to help consumers understand what technology features to look for when buying cars. For example, very important features in a car are electronic stability control (ESC), side airbags, and backup cameras. Whether buying a new or used vehicle, here are a few safety features you should consider and why they’re important:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_R3Bs0v3No
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There are dozens of variables from cost to color, performance to power, and style to safety. Find out what you need to narrow the choices and find the ideal car, and the ideal car for your precious cargo, you kids. Whether they are driving themselves or just along for the ride, safety is foremost in a moms mind. Find some tips to narrow your search for the perfect car here.
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Drive safe everyone!!
Finding the perfectly safe car is a top priority and so is finding a vehicle that is convenient for the whole family. Check out how to ensure you buy a family-friendly vehicle and add some convenience and fun to the safety of your next vehicle!
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