If there is one reason, above all else, why we need to go in for the purchase of a modern and wide family car, it definitely is ‘spaciousness.’ With a family car generally being a 5-seater vehicle which appears to be ‘roomy’ at the very outset — thanks to the fact that it has big seats, enough legroom for comfort, and adequately large luggage space in the rear.
Such a wide and modern family car will not only offer great comfort – both for the person driving it and the family members sitting in it – but will also prove to be an ideal vehicle for travelling long distances with family. We can actually use the big family cars for a number of purposes, such as for going on family picnics and outings, and for taking kids to school. While there are several modern family cars – each with its distinct advantages – currently available in the market, we should think about buying a family car chiefly due to the following reasons:
Safety of the family: Since our decision to purchase a family car would essentially be based on the fact that our family should be able to travel comfortably in it, we need to zero in on a family car which is reliable as well as safe. The good family cars that exist in the market are big enough to meet the requirements of accommodating a family; and are equipped with all the necessary safety features. Almost all the modern family cars have the requisite provisions for airbags to ensure safety; ABS to help with the braking of the car; and 3-5 child seat-anchorage points to ensure the safety of children. Irrespective of whether we may be travelling on a not-so-busy highway or in a crowded city street, a big family car is reliable, easy to maneuver, and it brings along the assurance of safety for our family.
Stability during emergency: Along with the ‘safety’ aspect of the modern-day big family cars, the ‘stability’ factor is another compelling reason for us to buy a family car, especially if we travel frequently with our family. With family cars being exceptionally stable in times of an emergency, the high center of gravity of these vehicles enables the driver to keep them in control during a crisis situation. Moreover, the ‘stability’ component of the family cars is further enhanced by the fact that these cars generally have additional features, such as tire pressure monitoring, to ascertain the performance and condition of the tires from time to time.
Adequate boot space: Our need to buy a modern and wide family car is also dependent on whether we have small children in the family, and we like to travel with them. We all know that travelling with family means taking children out quite often for trips, and hence carrying around their stuff – like strollers and other things – especially if the children are still toddlers. As such, we need to consider the purchase of a family car which has large enough boot space to accommodate different kinds of children’s stuff. People who have bigger children can go in for family cars that have the advantage of attaching a rack at the back side of the car, for carrying children’s bikes; thus making a big family car an all the more ideal vehicle because small cars cannot offer such additional benefits due to lack of space.
Fairly low maintenance: Though most of us may find it somewhat surprising, the upkeep of big family cars generally involves much lower maintenance expenses as compared to some of the smaller cars. With family cars already having an edge over the small cars in terms of space and boot capacity, the low maintenance costs of these vehicles are yet another plus. Moreover, making a further case in favor of the family cars is the fact that the immense popularity of these vehicles ensures that their spare parts are easily available in the market. And, to top it all, family cars have laudable fuel efficiency, which indirectly implies greater savings for the family car owners!
Over and above the mentioned reasons that can prompt us to buy a big family car, it is also essential to note that family cars have a comparatively much lower depreciation than other cars. Hence, the re-sale value of family cars is fairly high; thereby making them a worthy investment, particularly when we are looking for a car to cater to our needs during frequent family travels. Most of the models of family cars available in the market offer a wide range of benefits over other cars; and they are equipped with amazing ‘space’ and ‘comfort’ features to cover the multipurpose needs of car owners. And, finally, the availability of different brands of family cars, each with some specific ‘extra’ features to outdo the competitors, gives the buyers a wide variety of family-car options to select from!