Families need quality cars to rely on – a breakdown on the way to picking up the kids from school can spell disaster for stressed out parents and dismay for kiddies waiting in the rain.

To prevent your child from being scarred by the memory of waiting at the school gates in the cold for an awol parent, invest in a reliable car.

There are a million and one errands a full time parent has to run each day and a car that can bear the brunt of messy kids in the backseat and hold the load of a massive weekly shop is indispensable.

There's nothing worse than trying to carry 10 bags filled to the brim with bread, milk and eggs whilst boarding the local bus. However, this mighty mission has become the norm for thousands of families who can't afford buying a car.

There is another option that cash-strapped parents can take to prevent the dreaded double decker assignment – car leasing! Leasing a car is a clever way of making affordable monthly payments to secure a reliable vehicle with low fuel expenditure and cheap road tax costs.

There are some amazing deals on the market that include a range of makes and models. You'll find a supply of cars with roomy backseats that allow for the easy installation of car seats for children and impressive child lock systems.

Visit a showroom or check online portfolios for car leasing companies that can provide you with a gleaming four wheeled specimen that will make your life a great deal easier. You may be excited by the newest Hyundai or Toyota family models or opt for a small family-friendly Corsa.

The choice is of course yours to make at your leisure. However, don't delay too much or you'll be making your way to the number 12 bus stop once again!

Javaria Akbar is a journalist that writes online commercial property news for sites such as Executive Suites.