Cars & Transportation

Best car for a young family with a baby

Cars & Transportation

Posted by: annacathryn

13th Jan 2014 03:38pm

My husband and I are expecting a baby and are looking to buy a new car but we disagree on what is important. I want something practical like a station wagon, but he wants something a bit more sporty. What are the most important things to look for in a car for a young family? Has anyone had the same disagreements and if so, how did you resolve them?

jaguar
  • 22nd Jan 2014 02:20am

G'day again Blossom,
Something to remember if you are ever caught inside in an accident. Front windscreens are very strong in resisting forces from outside the car but very weak against forces from inside. While sitting on the seat recline it a little and place both feet (leave shoes on) on windscreen and push hard. Even a weak older lady will have enough strength to push the screen out the front. Screen is not worth as much as your life so do break it rather than wait for rescue if there is a risk to your life. If ever you get a screen cracked and replaced watch the repairer because that is how they will remove the old one - if not already in bits it will crack all over the place as it is pushed out. Because screens are weak in that way they are always stored and transported upright on an edge so they do not break under their own weight. Yes scrambling out through the windscreen hole could be a bit of a job but in an emergency I am sure most people could accomplish it if their life was at stake.


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