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Please could you recommend a medium sized, not too expensive, car for my daughter that has 7 seats, two being able to be used occasionally possibly in the boot area. She has three children and sometimes takes their friends to school.

Asked on 6 March 2010 by J.P., via e-mail

Answered by Honest John
The new Toyota Verso 1.8 Valvematic petrol, manual or CVT auto, tested at: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road_tests/index.htm?id=383
Dear Honest John,

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