My trusty and much loved Ford Fusion, as of this morning, is no more so I’m now looking for something similar as a replacement. Whilst annual mileage will be low (around 7,000) and mostly used locally for short distances in a rural location (narrow roads/hills) every couple of months I make a 500-mile round trip to look after grandchildren and disabled son. It will also be used as a second car for my husband (6’4” with dodgy knees!). I therefore need headroom plus decent space in the back and a boot that can accommodate the odd bike/scooter plus shopping etc. As I’m in my senior years I appreciate comfort, good visibility, reliability and easy handling. Air con is a welcome luxury. I have always tended to go for older cars with lower mileage and my budget is around £4,000.