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Four into two

I have a bad back and took your advice seven years ago to buy a Renault Vel Satis at a discount. The only V6 diesel sold in England I would think. A wonderful car for me. For shopping I use my second Smart Car. It is high, wide-door, auto and everything works. Now I must share with mum, two infants buggy etc. Any advice? Low tax, better MPG auto. I find the Smart fortwo Mk 2 greatly improved. But I don't like ride and lack of transmission braking. New or second hand replacement considered. Your advice much appreciated.

Asked on 28 November 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

You can get four into a Toyota IQ and it comes with a decent CVT auto. But, more realistically, a Hyundai i10 1.2 Comfort auto, a Suzuki Splash 1.2 auto, or a Vauxhall Agila 1.2 auto.

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Dear Honest John,

Please help me choose my next car. I would like it to have:

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