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June 11, 2018 By Tony Drew Leave a Comment
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Family Car Losing Life? It’s Time For A New One!

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A family car is a trusty steed that we all are going to need at some points in our life. Well, most of us anyway. A family car is the most vital component of a family, allowing it to get from one point to another with ease. However, as trusty as they may be, there will come a time where it just packs up, dies, and leaves you wondering where everything went wrong. It is no different to what every other car owner has to go through, but it still isn’t the best situation to be in. So, if your time has come to get a new family car, we want to help you out. We've got some tips that you should try and follow if you would like to get the perfect car, one that you know is going to last for years to come.

 

What Are Your Needs

 

Before you decide what car you actually want, you're going to have to think about yours needs. What do you use your car for at the minute? Is it just the school run and commuting to work? Or are you a family who likes to go on adventures every other weekend? The reason we’re asking this is because you different cars are going to suit different needs. If you're just and family that stays local, you're best off focusing on size and getting a cheap reliable car. If you're a family who likes to explore every weekend, then you're going to need a car that's got great miles per gallon, space, and comfort. For for the latter option, you're probably going to need to splash the cash a little more. But your goal should be to get the most reliable car, not the cheapest. If you're going to spend a little more on a car, it's going to last longer, meaning you will be getting more for your money in the long run.

 

Finding Your Trusty Steed

 

This is the part that people seem to struggle with the most. Finding a trusted dealer can often be hard if you're trying to avoid the actual brand dealerships such as Ford. However if you check out companies such as Saxton 4×4, you'll be able to find the car you want, without having to pay through the nose for it. Just make sure you're reading reviews beforehand to make sure the company you're thinking of going with is the one for you. Focus on the quality of the car, not the price. But at the same time, make sure you're not going overboard and getting yourself into a situation you can't get out of with money. The best family cars to get, in our opinion, are 4×4’s or SUV’s. Purely because they are the best on fuel, and you get plenty of space for your money.

 

Whatever your choice of car is going to be, we have one bit of advice left for you. Make sure that you're always maintaining the car. Some people run great cars into the ground years before they should die. Always service the car, always drive responsibly, and your family car should get you so much further!

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