Need a replacement car and have two teenagers. What do you suggest?

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Need a replacement car and have two teenagers. What do you suggest?

My daughters Vauxhall Meriva is coming to the end of its life and, as she's a single parent with two teenagers, I'm thinking about a replacement for her. I would be grateful for your advice and would like to go with something with a bit more quality. I like Toyota but there isn’t a like-for-like replacement. The car has done well but the engine is well worn and uses oil. The Meriva has now been replaced by the Crossland, which I don’t know much about but I would like to support her with something of better quality. Many thanks.

Asked on 26 January 2021 by Captain Pete

Answered by Andrew Brady

Take a look at the Skoda Kamiq. It's a very practical little crossover SUV (like the Vauxhall Crossland), that's well made and represents excellent value for money. It's very practical, too, with loads of space for two teenagers. You could also consider slightly bigger cars like the Skoda Karoq or Peugeot 3008.

Tags: crossovers

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