Your Car is Your Second Living Room

Between school drop-offs, grocery runs, and weekend trips to Storey’s Beach, your family vehicle acts as a dining room, a locker room, and a sanctuary. If you are driving around Port Hardy in a vehicle that is too small, too old, or burning too much gas in Hwy 19 traffic, you are adding unnecessary stress to your day.

When searching for the best family cars, British Columbia drivers have specific needs: we need advanced safety features for the rain, enough cargo space for our gear, and reliability we can count on. Here are the top GM models that check every box for Port Hardy families.

1: The "Everyday Hero": GMC Terrain

If you need a vehicle that is incredibly easy to park at the grocery store but still handles a week's worth of groceries and a couple of car seats, the Terrain is your go-to.

• Why Families Love It:It combines a premium, quiet interior with rugged capability. Standard All-Wheel Drive gives you the confidence to handle North Island rain and gravel, while the fold-flat front passenger seat means you can easily haul extra-long gear.
• Perfect For: Smaller families, tight city parking, and maximizing fuel efficiency during the daily commute.

2: The "Space Maximizer": Chevrolet Traverse

Sometimes, five seats just aren't enough. Whether you are carpooling the soccer team or just want your kids to have enough space so they stop touching each other on long drives, the Traverse delivers.

• Why Families Love It: Offering best-in-class cargo space, this is the ultimate North Island road-trip machine. The third row actually comfortably fits growing teens, and there is still plenty of room in the trunk for hockey bags or camping gear when you head down Highway 19.
• Perfect For: Growing families, road trips down island, and anyone who needs flexible third-row seating or massive cargo capacity.

3: The "Future-Proof” Choice: GMC Yukon

Some of the best parts of Port Hardy are off the beaten path. If you want a vehicle that is just as comfortable on the trails as it is in the city you need to look at the Bronco.

• Why Families Love It: Some of the best parts of Port Hardy are off the beaten path. If you want a vehicle that can get the whole family where you want to go, you need to look at the Yukon.

Buy Your Family Car The "All Good" Way

Buying a car with kids in tow can be a nightmare at traditional dealerships. At Applewood GM, we built The All Good Experience to respect your family's time and budget.

• Non-Commission Sales: We won't pressure you into a massive SUV if a crossover fits your budget better. We just want you to be safe and happy.
• Our Best Price Upfront: No hidden fees and no hours-long negotiations while your kids get restless in the waiting room.

The only way to know if a car works for your family is to bring the family. Load up the car seats, bring the stroller, and visit us at Applewood GM on Granville St.