The cost of vehicles has risen considerably and so buying a car that is suitable and large enough for a family is a massive outlay for anyone. It is important therefore that before buying a car some research is carried out to ensure that the car is right for you and your family.

With the rising cost of fuel, one of the main features that anyone buying a vehicle currently will be looking at is fuel economy. This is especially important if you tend to make lots of short journeys say for example on the school run or transporting the children to clubs and sports venues so look for the figures for urban driving and remember that these figures are sometimes exaggerated by car manufacturers or obtained in ideal conditions.

Safety and comfort are essential aspects of any vehicle and depending upon the ages of the children the car seatbelt and car seat set up may be different. Car manufactures and testers publish ratings for vehicle safety which allows potential purchasers to assess for themselves the safety of the vehicle. Isofix is common in modern cars and makes the fixing of car seats much easier and much more secure than using the seatbelt.