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I want a car that has a spacious boot, good fuel economy and is cheap to insure/tax?

What car is best for me? I like a high driving position, boot space for camping, good fuel economy, ideally some bodywork protection/trims, good all-round driving visibility, cheap to insure/tax.

Asked on 21 January 2017 by Tania Hewitt

Answered by Honest John
Cheap, a Dacia Duster. Even cheaper, a Dacia Sandero Stepway. If you prefer an MPV to an SUV, then a Hyundai ix20 or KIA Venga. Looking smaller and second hand, then a Suzuki Splash or Vauxhall Agila. Check them out at www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/

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