Second hand family car

Many thanks for your help on buying my last car. I have a £5k budget and I have no prejudice against any particular car maker; I do however require plenty of interior space and an automatic transmission.

I have two growing children so space is required for the occasional trip with luggage and bikes etc.

I have very little knowledge of cars but read you column most weeks in the Saturday Telegraph.

Asked on 31 May 2011 by IEDuffy

Answered by Honest John

Hard to beat a Mondeo Mk III 1.8 or 2.0 automatic estate, but make sure the swirl flaps have been removed from the inlet manifold.

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Dear Honest John,

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

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