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Which Features Should I Look for In a New Car?
Which Features Should I Look for In a New Car?5/22/2019

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Q: How do I decide which features to look for in a new car, and which to skip?

A: Shopping for a car doesn’t have to be complicated. To help you out, we’ve created a list of key features to consider in your new car, and a list of features you can skip.

Must-have safety features
  • 360-degree camera: This camera gives drivers a bird’s-eye view of the area around the car.
     
  • Evasive steering: This feature provides additional steering support when you’re in danger of colliding with another vehicle, and your own steering efforts are insufficient.
     
  • Forward collision warning: Drivers get a visual and/or audible alert when their vehicle is heading toward a forward collision.
     
  • Blind spot alert: This feature alerts the driver when there is an object or pedestrian in direct line of their blind spot.
     
  • Automatic emergency braking: Stay safe with this feature, which automatically applies the brakes when it senses a vehicle in your car’s way. Some systems include pedestrian detection as well.
     
Convenient features
  • Automatic keyless entry: This feature automatically unlocks a car’s doors when it senses a nearby fob.
     
  • Power tailgate: This feature for pickup trucks and SUVs lets you lower and raise your tailgate with the push of a button.
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  • Multi-zone climate system: Family road trips are peaceful again with this feature, which allows for different climate controls throughout the car.
     
  • Speedy USB-charging outlets: No more unbearable waits for your gadgets to power up with this super-speedy USB port.
     
  • Heated steering wheel and driver’s seat: This one is for those frosty mornings when your car can’t get warm fast enough.
     
  • Wireless charging pad: Just place your phone on one of these pads and it will start powering up.
     
Fun-to-have features
  • Home assist device connectivity: Some new cars allow you to use remote voice control with home assist technologies, like Alexa, for your car.
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  • Rear entertainment systems: This feature gives the rear seat of your car a completely separate entertainment system.
     
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay: These features sync your smartphone’s interface with your car’s infotainment system for easier phone control.
     
Features you can skip
  • Bigger wheels and thinner tires: The ride will be less comfortable and your wheels will be more prone to damage from potholes.
     
  • Built-in navigation systems: You know you’re going to use Waze most of the time anyway. Also, most built-in navigation systems require constant updates.
     
  • Lane keeping assist: This feature automatically steers or brakes your car when you cross a lane marking without turning on a blinker. In real life, though, it can be annoying as you’ll often need to cross a lane marker for good reason, like moving over for an emergency vehicle.
     
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