Car Buying Tips - Buying A Car For A Senior Citizen

There is a point in our lives that all of us grow old. And since our requirements change, let's devote an article for them. Especially if a senior member of our family is getting a car or if you are planning to have one, and grandpa or grandma is part of the daily entourage, read this article and remember these tips when buying.

IF GRANDPA/GRANDMA WILL BE DRIVING

• Try the ingress/egress if he or she can go in and out without complaints.
• Let him/her feel the controls for the air-conditioning, radio, and some handles for opening the trunk, gas lid, doors, and hood. Thick ones are ideal and must be tactile feeling.
• Room and space is a must. Head and leg room is much appreciated by them especially in the driver's cockpit. 
• Adjustable driver seats is an excellent option, and also a must for them. Remember at least 10 inches from the wheel.
• Make sure that the steering wheel can tilt or adjust.
• Gadgets such as a blue tooth system, back up camera, reverse sensors, and large screens are much appreciated.
• It must be easy to maneuver and rear visibility is excellent. If reverse sensors and camera come standard (or as an option), this is an advantage. 
• And lastly, maintaining one (including gasoline, insurance, registration, and parts) must be friendly to the pocket.

IF GRANDPA/GRANDMA WOULD BE DRIVEN

• A soft but comfortable ride would be appreciated. Which means truck based vehicles are out of the picture.
• Low egress/ingress is a plus. High clearance vehicles can be a trouble for them.
• Sliding doors are a good addition, hinged doors is a bad idea.
• Easy to touch window switches, reachable door handles and locks must come standard.
• Additional niceties including a cold air-conditioning system, TV screens, and other convenience features would make the grandpa/grandma happy.
• If that member is riding in a wheelchair, getting a van (i.e Urvan Estate, Hiace Super Grandia, Grand Starex, Kia Carnival, Toyota Alphard, and others) would be a better option and fitting it with a lifter that goes in the rear would be the best option.
• If sedans are in the order, make sure the rear legroom is excellent and their wheelchair (if they have one) would fit in the trunk.

LAST SAY:

To sum this up, make sure that comfort, and ease of use are top priorities for buying a car with a/or for a senior citizen. A test drive done by themselves or make sure you tag them along in the test drive. Besides, let's show how we love them.

Sources:

http://www.carsdirect.com/car-buying/the-4-best-cars-for-elderly-drivers-autos-for-senior-citizens

http://tsikot.com/forums/car-comparisons-72/comfortable-ride-lola-88510/