Your dog is part of your family.  They are the epitamy of love, they protect you, are loyal to you, and all they want in return is for you to throw the ball around and scratch them behind the ear.  Now, you can one up the ball and the scratch and get the perfect car for your four-legged best friend.  Oh, and you won't look so bad yourself in it!
 
The Hyundai Santa Fe, for sale near Skagit County at Hyundai of Bellingham was recently named one of the best cars for Fido by Amercian Automobile Association. 

I don't know about you and your dog, but I took mine everywhere with me.  He truly was a family member, and I'm not alone.  With more than 80 percent of dog owners taking their canine companions along in their vehicles on errands, leisure rides and day trips, many drivers are taking the safety and comfort of man's best friend into consideration when shopping for vehicles.

To aid in motorists quest to find a vehicle that meets both their needs, as well as their dogs, AAA has released a list of its top vehicle picks for dog owners and 2 of their top picks are Rairdon automobiles.  The Nissan Cube, for sale near  Tacoma at your Puyallup area Nissan Dealer, Nissan of Auburn and the Hyundai Santa Fe, for sale in Whatcom County at Hyundai of Bellingham.

"More than 45 million households in the U.S. have a dog, and many are taking Fido along for the ride on a regular basis," said John Nielsen, AAA National Director of Auto Repair and Buying Services. "There several vehicles with features that can help keep pets safe, comfortable and easy to clean-up after while also addressing other driver desires such as sportiness, adventure or luxury."

AAA Auto Buying's team of experts, who test drove and reviewed hundreds of vehicles for the AAA AutoMaker vehicle research web site (AAA.com/AutoMaker), have compiled a list of their top vehicles picks for dog owners based upon a wide variety of factors such as crash test ratings, safety features, fuel economy, ease of animal ingress and egress, cargo area size, availability of tie-down hooks and easy-to-clean interiors.

The list is divided in six categories to help motorists with a variety of lifestyles identify a vehicle that best meets their needs.

The Hyundai Santa Fe SUV, for sale north of Seattle at Hyundai of Bellingham,  features a nicely finished interior, a choice of new engines for 2010 and competence both on and off road. The third row seat option is no longer available, but the cargo space is good for even some larger breed dogs. 

Bellingham Hyundai owners will find that both Hyundai and aftermarket suppliers offer many accessories to make rides with the family pet easier and more comfortable. These range from sturdy rubber mats for the cargo area to beds and pet dividers that will keep the dog in place. As an added bonus, the ride and handling should be agreeable to both people and their canine passengers




Your Seattle Nissan Cube casts a small shadow at noon, but its height and boxy design more than compensate. The interior is surprisingly roomy and should be good, with the back seats down, for even larger breeds. Note, however, that when folded, the rear seat does not form a flat load floor, so owner supplied padding to level the cargo area would probably be necessary.

Seattle Nissan owners will find many aftermarket accessories that can be used to enhance this car's utility as a pet hauler. The Nissan Cube, for sale near Renton at Nissan of Auburn, ride is comfortable and secure.

As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 51 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.com.

Hyundai of Bellingham and Nissan of Auburn is part of the Rairdon Group.  We serve your Nissan needs near Seattle, Bellevue, Renton, Tacoma, Puyallup, Burien and all of Western Washington and your Hyundai needs in Bellingham, Ferndale, Whatcom County and Skagit County. 

Looking for a quality used car in Seattle?  We also have an amazing used car selection near Seattle and Bellingham, as well.

Oh, and remember, you save at Rairdon's!  The money you save you can send your pup to obediance school!

The Rairdon Group is also the largest volume Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealer in the Northwest with locations in:

Kirkland
Monroe
Smokey Point
Bellingham

[Source: American Automobile Association]