From Bicycle to Vehicle, Your Child’s First Car
Finding the right car for your child can be quite a challenge. If you are trekking this new territory for the first time it is essential to invest the time in doing research. If you are the type of parent that aims to ensure your child’s safety, then please continue reading.
Having once been a youngster myself, I can empathize with the strong desire to have a turbo two-seater, James Bond, dream machine. Now a proud parent of a young adult, my empathy is outweighed by the concern for my child’s safety. This has obvious ramifications when choosing my young adults first automobile.
Obviously, reliability is going to be a main concern. Accredited reliability is out there, but can also carry a heavy premium in the used car market. Fortunately there are a few manufacturers building reliable vehicles at less of a premium than Toyota, Honda and Lexus. When comparing pricing with reliability it’s important to remember a few things:
1) Don’t be fooled that size means safer; there are many compact vehicles out there that have been rated well in crash tests.
2) Inexpensive doesn’t have to mean small; there are plenty of mid-sized sedans that are offered in the $5K range.
Affordability will forever be an issue with your kids first set of wheels. Gas, maintenance, an extended warranty, vehicle repairs and insurance costs must be considered before the journey begins.
Do your research. Invest your money where it is necessary. It is your responsibility as a parent to ensure the safety of your child, not spoil them rotten.
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