When you’re upgrading your family you may also need to upgrade your family car!
Some cars are just not practical when you’ve got a family so you may just have to put your cute little hatchback or low sports car on the market for now.
But just what do you need to consider when buying a family car?
Here is our checklist…
9 things to consider when buying a family car
1.Is there enough room for child car seats?
If you have (or plan to have) three kids under 7 years old you’ll need to fit three car seats or booster seats in the back. Will your new car be wide enough?
Also, consider the length of your car. If you fit a capsule or rear-facing seat in the back, will you have to pull your front seat so far forward that there is no legroom? This is one to think about for any tall members of the family. For more information on child car seat safety see our ultimate guide to baby and child car seats… Read the rest