{"id":989,"date":"2019-05-04T20:32:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T03:32:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=989"},"modified":"2020-02-07T20:06:51","modified_gmt":"2020-02-08T04:06:51","slug":"what-type-of-vehicle-should-you-buy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-type-of-vehicle-should-you-buy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Type of Vehicle Should You Buy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>

Sedan? Minivan? SUV? Crossover?<\/p>\n

What type of vehicle should you buy? We discus the good and the bad qualities for each vehicle type.<\/p>\n

Today’s cars have features that would boggle the mind of folks just a few years ago. In fact, many of the features on the current crop of cars might surprise shoppers who haven’t been in a showroom in the past five years. This article explores the features found on new vehicles so that you can decide whether you should make them a part of your next car.<\/p>\n

Once you see what is available, you can decide if you need it, you want it, you can’t live without it, you won’t touch it with a ten foot pole. Some of these new features are there to enhance safety, some just make the car look better, enhance comfort and convenience, some features are there for entertainment for you or your family. In any case, we will try to describe these features and give you the pros and cons for each.<\/p>\n

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Groups: Active Safety, Passive Safety, Driver Convenience, Driver and Passenger Comfort, Handling, Performance, Visibility.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

Car safety has come a long way since Ralph Nader wrote his book, “Unsafe at Any Speed” in the ’60s. This book called peoples attention to the fact that automobiles can be safer.<\/p>\n

Let’s begin our discussion with new features that will enhance your safety. To many people, this is one of the most important considerations when looking for their next set of wheels.<\/p>\n

Safety features can be broken into two distinct categories; Active Safety features and Passive Safety Features. What is the difference?<\/p>\n

Active Safety<\/h3>\n

Active safety means a feature that is there to prevent you from getting into an accident in the first place. These features include Antilock Brake Systems (ABS), Stability Control, HID Xenon headlamps, Active headlamps, High Performance Tires, Run-Flat Tires Etc.<\/p>\n

Passive Safety<\/h3>\n

Passive Safety includes things like Side Air Bags, Curtain Head Air Bags, Knee Air Bags, Dual Stage Front Air Bags, Crash Ratings, Side Guard Door Beams, Pre Safe.<\/p>\n

Comfort and Convenience<\/h2>\n

Air Conditioning<\/h3>\n

Most cars today come with air conditioning as standard equipment. Those that still offer it as an option are rarely ordered without this option. The reason that it is an option rather than standard equipment is strictly so the car can be advertised with a low starting price.<\/p>\n

Let’s talk about the types of air conditioning you will find on new vehicles these days.<\/p>\n