Have A Disabled Child And Buying A Used Crossover? 2 Features To Look For

A crossover works well if you have a disabled child because it is a SUV but in a car chassis. This makes it smaller than a traditional SUV but still large enough to accommodate both you and your child well. You should look for certain features when purchasing your crossover, two of which are listed below. This will ensure that you purchase a vehicle that is perfect for both you and your child.

Access

When purchasing a crossover, find one that has doors that swing wide and has a roomy interior. The crossover should also have power tailgates that you can open and close remotely. You can find crossovers in many different sizes from one that is full size that has enough room for three rows of seats to one that only has room for two rows of seats. What you choose does depend on your child's disability. For example, if your child has to use a walker, a smaller crossover would work well as it is large enough to store the walker. If your child has a wheelchair, the larger crossover would work well. You could even remove the third row of seats to install a wheelchair ramp to make it easy for your child to get into and out of the crossover.

Wheelchairs and other accessories can get heavy and can hurt your back. For this reason, bring the equipment along with you to see how easy it is for you to load and unload them into the vehicle.

Technology

You should also consider the technology features of the used crossover you purchase. For example, some vehicles may have a communication service technology in them. This service allows you to easily get in touch with local hospital, police, etc. in case there is an emergency.

A navigation system would be helpful for you if you have to travel out of town when taking your child to different doctors. The navigation system can also help you find the nearest restaurants, the cheapest gas, and more. In many cases, you will have voice control with these systems so you can tell the system where you need to go or give the system a certain address.

A hands-fee Bluetooth system allows you to make and take phone calls hands free. This is beneficial as it is much less distracting when talking on a phone. The system may also read text messages that you receive on your smartphone and even let you reply to the text using voice commands.  

Talk with the used car salesman like Car Craft Auto Sales, Inc. If they do not currently have a crossover with these specifications, they can likely find one for you at other car lots.

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