Purchasing the perfect vehicle for your family is a big investment. With all the makes and models available today, finding one with safety features and convenient amenities is essential for smooth cruising. Whether you’re looking for a spacious SUV or modern sedan, these are some factors you should consider while searching for the right family-friendly vehicle at your local car dealer.

How to Pick the Right Vehicle

1. Size

Your entire clan must fit comfortably inside your new car. Aside from having enough seats, you want to ensure that it’s roomy enough for child restraints, booster seats, and older adolescents. Smaller families with two or three children may only need a passenger sedan or station wagon, while those with more people or extended family should acquire a larger SUV or minivan.

2. Safety Features

While you may be confident of your ability to protect your children, you can’t always avoid reckless drivers. Before going to your local car dealer, you should do some research on finding the safest model for you, your spouse, and kids. Pay attention to functional features like airbag placement, automatic emergency braking, and forward collision warnings to protect your clan from accidents. Also, resources like the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safer Car have rundowns of safety and tire ratings, recalls, and technologies for every vehicle on the road.

3. Storage Space

It’s impossible to keep your car clutter-free, but having lots of compartments available helps. Look for a car with plenty of trunk space, cup holders, and hooks for your child’s belongings. Also, check to make sure you have enough cargo and storage space for everyday errands, storing larger items like strollers and bulky sports equipment, and taking bigger family excursions.

4. Modern Technology 

Newer car models are loaded with high-tech accessories and features, but a few are worth the additional splurge. Additions like headrest or overhead televisions, DVD systems, and satellite radio equipped with family-friendly tunes are ideal for kids craving some fun during long family road trips. USB outlets and a Wi-Fi hotspot are also beneficial for recharging and reconnecting to kid-friendly streaming sites and games.

Stop by Paniagua Auto Mall in Dalton, GA, and drive off with a car your family deserves. Serving northern Georgia since 2004, the used car dealer has an extensive inventory of premium makes and models at affordable rates. They also have generous financing options and service specials available. See their inventory online, and call (706) 529-1919 for more information.