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What petrol estate car will carry two kayaks on the roof?

As a keen kayaker, I need a reasonably beefy petrol estate that will enable me and my wife to load the kayaks on to the roof. SUVs are too high, but looking around I can't find many petrol cars that would replace my ageing Corolla Estate. What would you recommend for £15,000?

Asked on 22 March 2017 by Ken Anderson

Answered by Honest John
You might find that you can get a Toyota Auris HSD (Hybrid) Sport Tourer, with balance of a five year warranty.
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