Noteworthy Elements to Consider in a Quality Pre-Owned Family Vehicle

Finding the Perfect Family Vehicle in Mid-Michigan

The Thelen Auto Group in Bay City, MI, is proud to be a leading destination for customers looking for a quality pre-owned vehicle in mid-Michigan. If you are currently searching for a new-to-you addition to your family, there are several aspects that you should evaluate during the research process. Factors ranging from brand and body style to interior features should all be addressed to make sure you know exactly what you are shopping for. Having all this information will also help our sales team associates make your shopping experience as enjoyable as possible when you visit any of our dealership locations.

What Should You Look for in a Quality Family Vehicle?

Performance – Regardless of whether the vehicle you want to purchase is going to be an everyday cruiser or you plan on making it a cross-country vacation taker, the vehicle you choose should meet your expectations in terms of performance. This also holds true if you plan on having your family cruiser be something to haul trailers and other heavier loads, as you will need a vehicle that delivers sensational horsepower and torque. Another performance-related factor to consider is handling. If you want to be confident all year long, picking a vehicle with AWD maneuverability is a worthwhile consideration.

Interior Features – What kind of interior features do you and your family want on their every day trips? Do you prefer having elite comfort in winter with heated front seating and a heated steering wheel? Many modern pre-owned vehicles in our inventory have these features equipped so that you have a premier all-weather option. Is your family always on their smartphones and like having interactive elements while on the go? There are options available that feature integrated Wi-Fi hotspots and smartphone connection applications like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Safety Features – Keeping you and your family as protected as possible while cruising around town or the highway is of the utmost importance. Modern cars/trucks/SUVs/minivans are equipped with a variety of driver-assistive technology to aid drivers in virtually any situation. In addition to whether you want the added handling potential of an AWD platform, there are other features you might want to consider having. These include Blind Spot Monitoring, Automatic Emergency Braking, and Lane Departure Warning to give you a comprehensive array of monitoring and protective assistance so that you can be confident in reacting appropriately in any situation. 

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