{"id":28876,"date":"2019-02-07T13:41:27","date_gmt":"2019-02-07T13:41:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28876"},"modified":"2019-02-08T13:43:12","modified_gmt":"2019-02-08T13:43:12","slug":"how-to-affordably-run-a-family-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alananna.co.uk\/blog\/2019\/02\/how-to-affordably-run-a-family-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Affordably Run a Family Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A car is almost essential\nwhen raising a family. Not only will you need a vehicle to make the work and\nschool run much smoother, but it is ideal for nipping to the shops to buy\nforgotten groceries or to take the whole clan out on a fun road trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, owning a car can quickly drain your finances, as\nit comes with many associated costs, such as petrol, insurance and tax. To reduce your expenditure, take a\nlook at the following tips on how to affordably run a family car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Buy a Second-hand Vehicle<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Buying a car fresh off the production line will not only cost a substantial\namount of money, but it could also lose approximately <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk\/blog\/why-a-new-car-loses-a-third-of-its-value-in-a-year\">50%\nof its value<\/a> within its first three years. Instead of purchasing a\nbrand-new vehicle, it is a smart decision to buy one that is a few years old,\nwhich will provide more value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a Cheap Car to Run<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is also crucial to consider a car\u2019s running costs before\nyou make a purchase. While the initial vehicle fee might be cheap, it might\noffer a low mileage and feature expensive parts. Do your homework to find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/money\/cheapest-cars-you-can-buy-9603988\">cheap cars with affordable running costs<\/a>\nto maximise your finances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, a car with a smaller engine can be cheaper,\nas large engines tend to burn more fuel while diesel cars are more expensive at the\npump in comparison to petrol. It is also an intelligent idea to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/co2-and-vehicle-tax-tools\">check\nits CO2 emissions<\/a>, which can determine a vehicle\u2019s road tax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Have a Financial Backup Plan in Place<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you thought about how you would pay for your vehicle if it broke down\nand required an expensive part? If so, it is essential\nto have a financial backup in place, so you can get your car back on the road\nin no time without damaging your finances. For example, you could develop an\nemergency fund or could <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cashlady.com\/\">take out an online loan from Cashlady<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Find a Vehicle That\u2019s Cheap to Insure<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Car insurance is one of the biggest costs associated with owning a family\nvehicle. To reduce your outgoings, find a car that is cheap to cover. For\nexample, small vehicles will have much cheaper insurance premiums compared to a 4&#215;4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vehicles are placed into\na ranking from zero to 50 and a range of\nfeatures can also determine your insurance rates, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The\nvehicle performance<\/li><li>Safety\nfeatures<\/li><li>New\nmodel price<\/li><li>The\ncost of spare parts<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The higher your car\u2019s number is, the more it will cost to insure throughout the year. Also, don\u2019t forget\nto barter with an insurance provider to\nsecure a better deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While running a family car is bound to be a big expense, there are ways to reduce your\nexpenditure throughout the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review all the above factors when purchasing a new or\nsecond-hand vehicle to help your money go a little further. It will ensure you\ninvest in an affordable, reliable run-around the whole clan will love.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A car is almost essential when raising a family. Not only will you need a vehicle to make the work and school run much smoother, but it is ideal for nipping to the shops to buy forgotten groceries or to take the whole clan out on a fun road trip. 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