{"id":1312,"date":"2019-03-27T17:05:01","date_gmt":"2019-03-27T22:05:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1312"},"modified":"2019-03-27T17:05:01","modified_gmt":"2019-03-27T22:05:01","slug":"finding-safe-reliable-car-for-elderly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/27\/finding-safe-reliable-car-for-elderly\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding a Safe and Reliable Used Car for an Elderly Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your elderly mother\u2019s 10-year-old car has seen better days, and it\u2019s going to take some costly repairs to keep it running. Mom\u2019s reflexes aren\u2019t what they used to be, and she has trouble checking her blind spots due to some chronic neck pain. As a result, you think replacing her vehicle with a safer and more reliable one might be wise. Where should you start? Helping an elderly driver find a safe and reliable car will go more smoothly when you use these tips from the pros.  <\/span><\/p>\n

What Can She Afford? <\/b><\/h3>\n

First, you\u2019ll need to sit down with mom to determine what she can afford. Newer vehicles have more safety features, but also come with heftier payments and insurance premiums. Unless mom has a large retirement nest egg, it\u2019s probably best to find her a reliable used car with low mileage that\u2019s under five years old.    <\/span><\/p>\n

Safety Features <\/b><\/h3>\n

Many seniors have health issues that make driving more dangerous, like poor eyesight, slow reaction times, neck pain and trouble gripping the wheel because of arthritic hands. Vehicle safety advancements have come a long way in the past five years, so look for a car with some of these options:  <\/span><\/p>\n