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Mum's looking for an easy to get into car

I have an elderly mother who is now finding it difficult to get into a normal car.

Can you suggest small and medium cars that have high seating/floorpans? Not necessarily 4x4s...

Asked on 13 November 2012 by steve.russell

Answered by Honest John
Small: Suzuki Splash, Vauxhall Agila.

Bit bigger: Hyundai ix20, KIA Venga, Ford B-Max

Bigger still: Ford C-Max, Mazda 5.

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